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.

 Applications Accepted for McClintic WMA Duck Blinds Through September 5 

8/14/2008  Waterfowl hunters who wish to hunt from a blind in the controlled waterfowl hunting zone of McClintic Wildlife Management Area (WMA), located near Point Pleasant, must submit their applications by September 5, 2008, according to David McClung, Wildlife Manager for the Division of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Section. 

Hunting is by permit only on a portion of McClintic WMA during the October split of waterfowl season.  Hunters are assigned a blind, free of charge, and allowed to bring one guest.  An accessible blind is available to the physically challenged waterfowl hunter. Applicants are selected randomly by drawing and will be notified if selected.  Hunters may apply by visiting the DNR Web site www.wvdnr.gov under “Hunting” or by printing the following information on a postcard:  name; address; telephone number; and the day(s) they desire to hunt.  Cards should be addressed to:  DUCK BLINDS, Route 1 Box 484, Point Pleasant, WV 25550-9734. 

The controlled waterfowl hunt is October 1 through October 11, 2008.  Persons not selected may appear at the McClintic office on the morning of each day’s hunt to apply for a blind left vacant by selected hunters who do not show up to hunt.  These vacancies are filled on a first come basis.  Those not selected for a blind may hunt waterfowl on McClintic WMA outside the controlled hunting zone.  Consult the 2008-2009 West Virginia Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations for more complete information.  Regulations are available from DNR offices and by using the DNR web site at www.wvdnr.gov.

Contact Information

David McClung 
304-675-0871 
wildlife@wvdnr.gov