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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters will have several opportunities to target deer and bear in December with the next segments of West Virginia’s antlerless deer and bear firearms seasons set to open early in the month. The next segment of West Virginia’s antlerless deer firearms season will be open Dec. 8–11 in the state’s 51 counties Read More…
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced that the 2023 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online at WVstateparks.com. “If you’re a hunter, angler or outdoor enthusiast, our award-winning wildlife calendar is simply the best calendar you can buy — no question about it,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “We are Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today reminds all West Virginians that West Virginia’s deer archery and crossbow seasons start on Saturday, Sept. 24. Furthermore, Gov. Justice reminds resident and nonresident hunters that they need to purchase their license and deer stamps by 11:59 p.m. on Friday if they want a chance to take additional deer during Read More…
BUY TICKETS | VIEW MAP AND SCHEDULE CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the annual National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration will be held this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, WV. Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the Summit Bechtel Reserve Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia’s hunting season dates and bag limits for migratory game birds have been set for the 2022-2023 season in accordance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual guidelines. The mourning dove season is split into three segments, with the first segment running from Sept. 1 to Oct. 9. The second and third Read More…
Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications to hunt in limited permit areas during the 2022 antlerless deer season. Applications for the lottery are available online at wvhunt.com and will be accepted until midnight on Aug. 12. “These limited permit areas provide antlerless deer hunting opportunities in counties or Read More…
For Release: April 29, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — To prevent nuisance bear activity around the state, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking residents to secure or remove food, pet food, scraps, trash and other bear attractants around their homes. “Deliberately feeding a black bear is illegal in West Virginia, but people tend to forget Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV — The 2021 West Virginia Big Game Bulletin is now available, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). Each year, the Big Game Bulletin supplies the public with annual white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear and wild boar harvests. Harvests by season and county area are also displayed in the publication. “The Big Read More…
By Cory Boothe Residents of Calhoun County have reason to celebrate! In the near future, trout will be swimming in Calhoun County! To be specific, 500 pounds of trout will be stocked in the ponds at the Calhoun County Park. 100 pounds of which will be brooder size fish. These are larger fish that can Read More…
For Release: March 10, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is conducting a survey of state residents and their hunting participation and success rates for various species to help manage wildlife populations and hunting opportunities in the state. The study will include licensed hunters, license-exempt hunters and state residents Read More…
