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…
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Gov. Justice announces start of West Virginia’s deer archery, crossbow seasons
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…
Gov. Justice Announces National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration to be held at Summit Bechtel Reserve Sept. 10-11
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…
WVDNR Announces 2022-2023 Season Dates, Bag Limits For Migratory Game Birds
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…
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR ANTLERLESS DEER HUNTS IN LIMITED PERMIT AREAS
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…
WVDNR WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT NUISANCE BEAR BEHAVIOR
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…
2021 West Virginia Big Game Bulletin Now Available
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…
500 Pounds of Trout will Soon be Swimming in the Pond of Calhoun County Park!
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…
WVDNR CONDUCTING STATEWIDE STUDY ON HUNTING
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…
WEST VIRGINIA HUNTERS HARVEST 105,278 DEER IN 2021 SEASONS
For Release: March 9, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA — Hunters harvested 105,278 white-tailed deer during the recent buck firearms, antlerless, muzzleloader, archery, crossbow, youth/Class Q/Class XS and Mountaineer Heritage deer seasons, according to Paul Johansen, chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR). The total harvest was 1.5 percent Read More…
