Will Reedy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for its 2025 deer hunt lotteries. Hunters interested in harvesting antlerless deer in limited permit areas are encouraged to apply online before the September 5 midnight deadline. These deer lottery hunts provide an excellent opportunity for both West Virginia residents and nonresidents … Read more

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The final segment of West Virginia’s 2024-2025 residents-only firearms and archery-and-crossbow seasons for wild boar will be open in Boone, Logan, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties Feb. 7–9. Brett McMillion, director of the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources, said a hunt for the rare species, which roams and isolated mountain region in … Read more

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  Hunters in West Virginia harvested 17 percent more fall turkeys in 2024 than in 2023, according to officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources. Division director Brett McMillion said the increase is evidence of the success of the state’s long-range management plan. “West Virginia is truly a top destination for turkey … Read more

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunting and trapping seasons for several small game and fur-bearing species in West Virginia will open on November 2, 2024. Brett McMillion, director of the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources, says the season represents the state’s diverse outdoor adventure. “West Virginia has a hunting season for everyone, and our trapping opportunities … Read more

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — December hunting season for deer and bear in West Virginia is underway, according to officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources. Hikers, bikers, hunters, and other explorers of the outdoors in West Virginia are reminded to wear blaze orange when wandering forests through the remainder of 2023. Hunters are required … Read more