West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

 Proposed Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Regulations Available 

3/9/2011 

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold 12 public meetings across the state in March to provide hunters, trappers, anglers, landowners and other interested parties an opportunity to review and comment on proposed 2011 hunting regulations for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, boar and black bear; proposed 2012-2013 general hunting and trapping regulations; and proposed 2012 fishing regulations. These meetings will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. on March 14 and March 15, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Anyone interested in attending the meetings scheduled in their areas should note the following list of meeting dates and locations.  The proposed regulations and comment forms will be available at the meetings.  For those unable to attend these meetings, the proposed regulations and comment forms are available on the DNR web site at http://www.wvdnr.gov/regs%20meeting%20questionnaire%202011.pdf and at DNR District Offices.  Written comments from the public on these proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations are encouraged. The deadline for written comments is April 8, 2011.
 
Monday, March 14, 2011
Fairmont – East Fairmont High School (Commons Area)
Martinsburg – James Rumsey Technical Institute (Cafeteria)
Summersville – Summersville High School
Lewisburg – Brier Inn Hotel (Conference Room)
Milton – West Virginia Pumpkin Park (4-H Building)
Harrisville – North Bend State Park
 
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Glen Dale – John Marshall High School
Moorefield – Moorefield Middle School (Cafeteria)
Buckhannon – Buckhannon-Upshur High School
Mullens – Twin Falls Resort State Park (Lodge)
Logan – Chief Logan State Park (Conference Center)
Parkersburg – City Building Lobby

Contact Information

Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer 
304-957-9365 
hoy.r.murphy@wv.gov