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2009 West Virginia Deer Gun Seasons Fact Sheet

The West Virginia firearm buck gun season is Nov. 23 – Dec. 5. It is open in all counties except Logan, Mingo, McDowell and Wyoming.

Additional Deer (RG & RRG) Stamps Must Be Purchased Prior to the November 23 Buck Firearms Season Opening Date

Hunters are reminded that the additional firearms deer gun stamp (Class RG - Resident; or Class RRG - Nonresident) for taking an additional deer during the buck firearms se

Winner Accounced in State Calendar Contest

Rebecca Holmes isn’t a native West Virginian but she’s head over heels in love with the state’s natural beauty. The Pocahontas County resident shows her affection for the Mountain

Governor Announces Recipients of 2009 Clean Communities Award

Governor Joe Manchin and West Virginia’s Make It Shine Program today announced the six winners of the West Virginia Make It Shine Clean Community Award. The award is presented annually to municipalities across the state for their

Fall Foliage Fading Fast in West Virginia

Those hoping to catch a final glimpse of nature’s fall radiance should make a trip soon, according to State Forestry officials. The 2009 fall foliage season is quickly coming to an end

Hunters, Churches, and the Public Can Help Support the Hunters Helping the Hungry Program

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) invites allWest Virginiahunters, churches, and the general public to help supportDNR’s charitableHunters Helping the Hungry(HHH)

West Virginia Trappers and Hunters Must Tag Furbearers

Trappers harvesting beaver and fisher in West Virginia are reminded they must present the whole animal or pelt to a game checking station or Division of Natural Resources representative within

WVDNR Accepting Applications for Cooperative Research and Education/Management Grants Program

Applications for grants that support research, conservation or education projects are being accepted by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources WVDNR through its Wildlife Diversity Unit.

Trout Stocked the Week of Oct. 19-23, 2009

The following waters were stocked the week of Oct. 19-23, 2009.

DNR Launches Hunter Education “Blitz” to Prepare for Fall Seasons

The gun seasons for deer open soon in West Virginia, and to meet the needs of young or new hunters, the Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be sponsoring a Hunter

Ohio Black Bear Poachers Apprehended in Nicholas County By West Virginia Conservation Officers

A lengthy bear poaching investigation was brought to a conclusion Oct. 22 and Oct. 25, when West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)

First Lady Encouraging Students To Participate In Fifth Annual Ornament Competition

First Lady Gayle Manchin is encouraging all classes – K to 12th grade – to create an “energy” themed ornament to be displayed on the State Capitol Christmas Tree, which

Plenty of Opportunities This Week to See Fall Colors

Despite widespread rain last week and even snow in some parts of the state, there still are areas of West Virginia that have great fall color. Foresters say that now is a perfect time to take in the colors in

Natural Resources Commission Quarterly Meeting 1 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2009

The next quarterly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, beginning at 1 p.m. at the DNR Elkins Operations Center. The public is invited to attend and

Special Areas Accessible to Physically Challenged Hunters with Class Q/QQ Permits

Physically challenged hunters possessing a Class Q/QQ hunting permit may hunt on designated roads throughout the Monongahela National Forest, portions of the George Washington
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