WVDNR utilizes proceeds of wild boar hunt to support Elk Restoration project
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has utilized proceeds from a February lottery wild boar hunt to purchase a UTV in support of the ongoing Elk Restoration Project. In conjunction with Natural Resource Partners (NRP), a special hunt was held between February 5-7 on NRP private lands in southern West Virginia. To be entered into the lottery, resident WV hunters were required to submit an application through the WVDNR licensing system and pay a $10 non-refundable fee. Monies from the application fee benefited a variety of WVDNR programs, including the Elk Restoration Project.
Aggressive fish to hit waters in April, May
Apr 12, 2021
SOUTH CHARLESTON Gov. Justice announced that in April and May, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will stock 25,000 tiger trout in lakes and streams throughout West Virginia.
The tiger trout will be stocked with other trout species at a rate of 10% in scheduled stockings. Many are trophy size at four pounds.
“This is just the latest example of the unique, world-class fishing opportunities we’re providing in West Virginia for anglers from our great state and all over the country. I could not be more proud,” Gov. Justice said.
WVDNR stocking trophy tiger trout in April and May
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV On Tuesday, Gov. Justice announced that in April and May, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will stock 25,000 tiger trout in lakes and streams throughout West Virginia. The tiger trout will be stocked with other trout species at a rate of 10% in scheduled stockings. Many are trophy size at four pounds.
“This is just the latest example of the unique, world-class fishing opportunities we’re providing in West Virginia for anglers from our great state and all over the country. I could not be more proud,” Gov. Justice said.
West Virginia’s new five-week spring gobbler season opens April 19
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV Beginning this year, West Virginia’s statewide spring gobbler season will run for five weeks instead of four. The 2021 season opens Monday, April 19. The season still opens the third Monday in April but now ends Sunday, May 23, eight days later than last year. Hunters can harvest one bearded bird per day with a season bag limit of two. The two-day youth spring gobbler season will be held April 17-18, the Saturday and Sunday before the regular season. Youth at least 8 years old and under 18 can harvest one bearded bird, which counts toward their season bag limit of two.
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