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.

 2010 West Virginia Wildlife Calendars are Available 

11/10/2009  The 2010 West Virginia Wildlife Calendars are now available for everyone to enjoy,” according to Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section.

The cover of this wall calendar features an outstanding painting of an alert male turkey in the fall. This detailed, lifelike work of art is only one of the 12 beautiful paintings in this year’s calendar. Other gorgeous paintings include a pair or northern pintails, an immature red-tailed hawk and cedar waxwings. A red squirrel, cottontail rabbit, green frog and a tuliptree silkmoth also grace the pages of this large-format calendar. The unique central stoneroller is also featured, as is a beautiful scene of the Buckhannon River. A brief description of the subject accompanies each painting. 

Feature articles highlight Didymo (an invasive algae), the Archery in the Schools program, and a look at all of the 25 Wildlife Calendar covers produced by WVDNR. The calendar also contains the 2010 hunting and fishing license fees. 

“The calendar is full of interesting daily facts, best fishing days and times and monthly helpful tips to help you fully enjoy the outdoors. Its $10 price tag makes it a terrific bargain and a great holiday gift. Everyone who enjoys and ventures into the outdoors will want to own one,” Taylor said. 

The 2010 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is available at WVDNR District Offices, department stores, newsstands, convenience marts and food stores throughout the state or through the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 67, Elkins, WV 26241, phone 304-637-0245. Make checks payable to WVDNR in the amount of $14 for each calendar, which includes shipping and handling (W.Va. residents add $.60 for tax; VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted). Organizations, clubs and civic groups can also profit by selling the Wildlife Calendar as part of their fund-raising activities. Interested organizations should contact the WVDNR at the above address for more information.

Contact Information

Curtis Taylor 
304-558-2771 
wildlife@wvdnr.gov