W.Va. seeks landowners interested in improving wildlife habitat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service, is seeking private...
W.Va. seeks landowners keen to improve wildlife habitat
Biologists with the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources are reaching out to landowners who are interested in improving wildlife habitat on their property.
In partnership...
Remarkably large wolf packs once roamed the mountains of W.Va.
CRANBERRY, W.Va. — Wolves in North America typically run in packs of around eight, according to most sources, though packs as large as 30...
Justice announces five-year project to restore bobwhite
West Virginia has launched a five-year project to restore northern bobwhite quail, a native species that was decimated during the winters of 1977, 1978,...
Two wolves euthanized after escape from W.Va. Wildlife Center
Two gray wolves escaped their enclosure at the West Virginia Wildlife Center, near French Creek, West Virginia, according to a spokesperson for the West...
Biologists in West Virginia study how to relocate rattlesnakes
Biologists with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources have teamed up with Marshall University graduate students to monitor the movement of timber rattlesnakes...
W.Va. wildlife initiative will enhance habitat, support local economies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has launched a ruffed grouse and wildlife restoration program, enhancing habitat by strategically planting soft mast-producing trees and shrubs on...
Public invited to Groundhog Day fest at W.Va. Wildlife Center
West Virginia’s official weather-predicting groundhog, French Creek Freddie will leave his den Feb. 2 to predict the approach of spring and is inviting visitors...
Biologists seek help finding whip-poor-wills in W.Va.
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is seeking public help in locating whip-poor-wills, rural songbirds that may be on...
Black bear encounters in West Virginia are highest in May, June
PINEVILLE, W.Va. — If it's May or June in West Virginia and you've noticed an uptick in bear encounters on social media and in...
West Virginia seeks resident opinions about black bears
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is conducting a scientific study on black bears and black bear management that will involve...
W.Va. governor to speak at elk-release event near Logan
The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources will host a public ceremony May 15 to introduce 50 elk recently acquired from Arizona.
Gov. Jim Justice and...
