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Applications for West Virginia state park lottery hunts
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications to participate in controlled deer hunts at seven state parks. Controlled hunts are scheduled this fall at Beech Fork, Blennerhassett, Canaan Valley, Cacapon, North Bend, Stonewall, and Twin Falls state parks. Hunters have from July 1 to Aug. 30 to apply. Drawing for the hunts will start on Aug. 31 and successful applicants will be notified between Sept. 6-17.
“Controlled hunts have proven to be an effective way to maintain a balanced deer herd in areas experiencing overpopulation,” said West Virginia State Parks Chief Brad Reed. “These hunts are one of the ways we manage deer populations in our parks.”
WV State Parks hosting job fair at Pipestem on May 11
PIPESTEM, W.Va. The West Virginia State Parks system will host an on-site and virtual job fair at Pipestem Resort on May 11 to recruit people for positions at the park. The job fair, hosted in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Workforce West Virginia and the Region 1 and Region 3 Workforce Development boards, will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “A summer job at a state park is such a rewarding experience and a great opportunity for folks in need of work to get into the tourism and hospitality industry,” said West Virginia State Parks Chief Brad Reed.
A West Virginia State Parks holiday promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing gift cards has been extended to  this Friday (Dec. 18).
The limited-time, online-only special rewards shoppers who buy a $100 West Virginia State Parks gift card by adding an extra $25 to the card balance.
Shoppers who buy a $200 gift card will get an extra $50. The deal is valid only for $100 and $200 gift cards purchased online at wvstateparks.com. We believe the holidays are about making memories with loved ones and that s why we wanted to offer something extra when you purchase one of these gift cards, said West Virginia State Parks Chief Brad Reed. A West Virginia State Parks gift card is a great option if you want to give friends and family an outdoor adventure, relaxing getaway in nature or an experience they can enjoy together.