West Virginia Free Fishing Weekend to take place June 10–11
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Free Fishing Weekend in West Virginia will return June 10-11, 2023, and encouraged anglers and...
W.Va. to host statewide public hunting, fishing meetings
The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources will hold 12 public meetings across the state on proposed hunting, trapping, and fishing regulations March 11-12 from...
W.Va. record for rainbow trout set at Berkeley Co. pond
A state record for rainbow trout was established April 30 by Eric Files Sr. of Martinsburg, West Virginia, who pulled the 33.11-inch, 19.40-pound specimen...
Conaway stocking suspended until dam repairs are completed
Trout stocking at Conaway Run Lake in Tyler County has been suspended until repair work to the dam is completed, the Division of Natural...
Hot, dry weather will not delay W.Va. trout stocking
Despite hot, dry weather, fall trout stocking in West Virginia will run as scheduled during the weeks of Oct. 21 and 28, according to...
DNR using Christmas trees to create, improve fish habitat
Fisheries biologists with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources are using old Christmas trees to improve habitat at popular fishing locations around the...
North Bend offers kayak, rappel, mtn.-bike courses June 10
Encouraging visitors to try new outdoor activities, rangers at North Bend State Park this weekend are offering introductory courses in kayaking, rappelling, mountain biking.
Park...
W.Va.'s largest hunting-fishing show set for Sept. 22-23
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to Stonewall Resort State Park in Lewis County for West Virginia’s Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 22-23,...
DNR seeks big bucks and trophy fish for display
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking hunters and anglers to enter showcase pieces for its big buck and trophy fish display...
Free fishing weekend (June 7-8) to boost travel
This weekend (June 7-8) is free fishing weekend in West Virginia -- that time of year when anglers can fish without a license and...
Fly fishing course offered in the West Virginia outback
There's only one practical way to reach the ghost town of Spruce on the Shaver's Fork of the Cheat River, and that's by train...
Natural Resources Commission to meet Feb. 24
The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will conduct its quarterly meeting Sunday, Feb. 24, at the DNR Headquarters at 324 4th Avenue in South...