Boating Regulations
This document is a synopsis of West Virginia Boating RegulationsCatch and Release Guidelines for Anglers
Here you will find guidelines for landing and releasing fish quickly, ensuring their survival.Didymo Fact Sheet
Didymo is a common name for Didymosphenia geminata, a freshwater diatom species that can form extensive mats on stream beds. The thick mats can smother native algae and aquatic insects, and make fishing very difficult. This fact sheet provided by the Division of Natural Resources tells how to identify and prevent the spread of Didymo.Disability Services Fishing Sites
Efforts to enhance fishing opportunities for children and physically challenged individuals have resulted in the designation of six small impoundment’s and one section of a river to be managed as special fishing areas. These areas offer exceptional potential for fishing success. Trout stockings are provided March through May and the users can enjoy fishing in a more relaxed atmosphere without the concern of competing with others to achieve angling enjoyment. In addition, there are several accessible fishing piers and stream accesses that can be used by a physically challenged person.Fish Consumption Advisories
The meal advisory in this document is
intended to protect people, especially pregnant and nursing women, women who may become pregnant in the next few
years, and small children, from potential health problems from eating contaminants in fish.Fishes of West Virginia Checklist
West Virginia is blessed with a variety of fish resources, including 178 species and 3 hybrid sport fishes distributed among
24 different families. Interestingly, approximately 20 percent are sport fishes, 80% are nongame fishes and 75% are found in just five families: carps/minnows (60 species), perches (31), suckers (18), basses/sunfishes (14), and catfishes (12). This extensive checklist illustrates the abundance and diversity of West Virginia’s fishes. The WVDNR is committed to preserving and maintaining their existence for future generations.Fishing License Information
Here you will find fishing license classes and fees for residents and non-residents.Fishing Records
A record of the largest fish of each species legally taken with rod and reel by a licensed angler in West Virginia waters is maintained by the Division of Natural Resources.Fishing Regulations
These regulations govern the Fishing practices and seasons of Sportsmen in the Mountain State.Game Checking Stations
Search by County for Official Game Checking Stations.Game Field Tags
Download and print game field tagsHunter Education Program
All persons born on or after January 1, 1975 must first successfully complete a certified hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license. This site has information on hunter education classes, staff, and lost cards.Hunting Regulations
These regulations govern the Hunting and Trapping practices and seasons of Sportsmen in the Mountain State.Public Fishing Areas
This tool will let you search for public fishing areas by type of access and county.Public Shooting Ranges
This interactive map can be used to find public shooting ranges by clicking on a region of the State.Report a Fish and Wildlife Law Violator
This information on the Department of Natural Resources Website can be used report fish and wildlife violators or to contact a DNR Officer.Special Areas Accessible to Physically Challenged Hunters
Both resident and nonresident physically challenged hunters possessing a Class Q hunting permit (permanently disabled in both lower extremities) may hunt on designated roads throughout the Monongahela National Forest , portions of the George Washington/Jefferson National Forest and on certain state-owned Wildlife Management Areas, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural ResourcesStocked Trout Water Map
This is an interactive map of current stocked trout waters.Stream Conditions
This stream condition chart is updated every Wednesday afternoon and shows the level and clarity of WV streams.West Virginia Wildlife TV
The Wildlife Resources Section has teamed exclusively with Eyewitness News to produce a show like no other. Each week, the West Virginia Wildlife Resources Section and Patrick McMurtry, from Eyewitness News, will feature shows related to wildlife research and activities being conducted around the state.Wildlife Management Areas
The Statewide Wildlife Management Program is designed to conserve and manage high quality habitats for a variety of wildlife species and to improve public access to these resources. Management activities on state and national forest lands include planting of trees and shrubs for food and cover, the establishment of wildlife habitat, maintenance of food plots, and the development of wetlands. In addition to conserving and managing high quality wildlife habitat, development projects improve public access and recreational opportunities. Construction of roads, parking lots, trails, and public shooting ranges are vitally important to wildlife management programs.Your DNR
Your DNR is a weekly interview show hosted by DNR Public Information Officer Hoy Murphy spotlighting programs of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. |