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2008 West Virginia Fall Turkey Harvest Down

Preliminary figures for the 2008 fall turkey hunting season indicate that 1,128 birds were harvested this fall. This represents a 25 percent decline from last year’s fall harvest of 1,511. The largest harvest declines were reported in the...

The Twelve Wreaths of Christmas at Hawks Nest State Park

Ansted, W.Va. – Take part in a holiday scavenger hunt while learning about evergreens, conifers and pines at Hawks Nest State Park through Jan. 1 by searching for the “Twelve Wreaths of Christmas.” Guests to Hawks Nest Lodge may pick up a “Twelve Wreat...

Deer Hunters in West Virginia Harvest 66,851 Bucks in 2008

Preliminary data collected from game checking stations across the state indicate deer hunters in West Virginia harvested 66,851 bucks during the two-week buck season, which ran from November 24 through December 6, according to Frank Jezioro...

2009 REAP Recycling Grants Awarded by Governor Manchin

Charleston – Today, Governor Joe Manchin III announced the recipients of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection REAP Recycling Assistance Grants. There were 35 individual applicants approved for amounts totaling more than $1.4 mi...

4th Annual Winter Eagle Survey at Pipestem State Park Jan. 3

Look to the skies on Jan. 3 in the Pipestem area, and chances are good you’ll see eagles. Participants in the 4th annual Winter Eagle Survey will become valued “observers,” says Jim Phillips, Pipestem Resort State Park Naturalist. “Attend...

Tracking and Woods Lore Workshop Returns to Twin Falls Jan. 16-18

Step back in time, when American Indians and European Americans lived closer to nature. Tracking and Woods Lore workshop and weekend is scheduled for January 16-18, 2009, at Twin Falls Resort State Park near Mullens in Wyoming County. The focus of the ...

Additional Deer (RG & RRG) Stamp Must Be Purchased Before November 24 Buck Season Opening

Hunters are reminded that the additional deer gun stamp (Class RG Resident Gun or RRG Nonresident Gun) for taking an additional deer during the buck season must be purchased prior to November 24, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Res...

2008 West Virginia Buck Season Fact Sheet

• The West Virginia buck season is November 24 – December 6. It is open in all counties except Logan, Mingo, McDowell and Wyoming. • Approximately 320,000 licensed hunters will be in West Virginia’s woods during this season. • ...

Public Tour at Kumbrabow State Forest Scheduled for Nov. 15

BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Forestry will conduct a public tour at Kumbrabow State Forest at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. The tour will take place in the forest’s southwestern section at the site of a planned timber harvest. ...

WVDNR Seeks Paintings for 2010 Wildlife Calendar, Silver Anniversary Edition

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section is requesting original wildlife art and related outdoor scenes for the 2010 edition of the award-winning DNR Wildlife Calendar, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Wildl...

Cacapon River Access Temporarily Closed

Beginning November 3, 2008, the fishing and boating public access located on the Cacapon River at the State Route 127 bridge near Forks of Cacapon will be temporarily closed, according to Bret Preston, Assistant Chief, Wildlife Resources Section, W

North Bend State Park Offers Many Park-with-a-Package Options

North Bend State Park is becoming “the state park-with-a-package.” Like many of West Virginia’s state parks, this family-style park makes an event of overnight stays incorporating an outdoor focus. “There is a little something at North Bend...

Last Weekend to Catch Fall Color

Pack up the car and hit the road this weekend to see the last colorful foliage of the season. State foresters report that although there are still some areas with peak color, the 2008 fall foliage season is quickly coming to an end. This upcoming wee...

W.Va. State Parks System Recognizes Veterans in November

West Virginia State Parks and Forests recognize veterans and their service to our country and state. As is traditional with Veteran’s Day approaching, rate reductions are in effect for lodge and cabin rentals from November 3 through 17 for active milit...

Natural Resources Commission Quarterly Meeting

The next quarterly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2008, beginning at 1 p.m. at Stonewall Resort State Park in Roanoke, W.Va. (Lewis County). The public is invited to attend and make comments. Items on t...
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