http://www.wvdnr.gov/ West Virginia Division of Natural Resources News Release RSS Feed WV, DNR, West Virginia, News Release Sports & Recreation Outdoor en Copyright 2008 richardshearer@wvdnr.gov Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:59:54 GMT Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:59:54 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.2 2009 West Virginia Deer Gun Seasons Fact Sheet 2009 West Virginia Deer Gun Seasons Fact Sheet http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news175.shtm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:59:04 GMT Curtis Taylor, Wildlife Resources Section Chief (304) 558-2771 wildlife@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news175.shtm.1258401572507.1 “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 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. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news174.shtm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:25:45 GMT Curtis Taylor, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 wildlife@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news174.shtm.1257885505539.1 Hunters are reminded that the additional firearms deer gun stamp (Class RG - Resident; or Class RRG - Nonresident) for taking an additional deer during the buck firearms season must be purchased prior to November 23, 2009, according to Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.             Hunters are reminded that the additional firearms deer gun stamp (Class  RG - Resident; or Class RRG - Nonresident) for taking an additional deer during the buck firearms season must be purchased prior to November 23, 2009, according to Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news173.shtm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:10:42 GMT Curtis Taylor, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 wildlife@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news173.shtm.1257885505539.2 Certain visitors to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in Mason County this past summer will be getting a special reward during Veterans Day week in appreciation for their interest in the historic site. A limited edition commemorative coin has been stamped and will be sent to those who participated in special “ranger walk and talks” conducted by Park Superintendent Doug Wiant with hundreds of interested visitors.             Certain visitors to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in Mason County this past summer will be getting a special reward during Veterans Day week in appreciation for their interest in the historic site. A limited edition commemorative coin has been stamped and will be sent to those who participated in special “ranger walk and talks” conducted by Park Superintendent Doug Wiant with hundreds of interested visitors. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news172.shtm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:08:48 GMT Doug Wiant, Tu-Endie-Wei State Park Supt. 304-675-0869 tuendiewei@wvdnr.gov. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news172.shtm.1257801002831.1 West Virginia State Park Gift Cards are in demand this time of year and continue to be a popular holiday gift option. As was offered last year, State Parks will provide “Something Extra” with gift cards purchased online or by telephone Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 to thank customers for supporting state parks as places to visit and enjoy, according to W.Va. State Parks Chief Ken Caplinger.            West Virginia State Park Gift Cards are in demand this time of year and continue to be a popular holiday gift option. As was offered last year, State Parks will provide “Something Extra” with gift cards purchased online or by telephone Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 to thank customers for supporting state parks as places to visit and enjoy, according to W.Va. State Parks Chief Ken Caplinger. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news171.shtm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:05:47 GMT Ken Caplinger, Chief, State Parks Section 304-558-2003 kencaplinger@wvdnr.gov Carol Stewart, Parks Section 304-558-2754 http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news171.shtm.1257801002831.2 The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the West Virginia Professional Outfitters Association (WVPRO), stocked 1,200 pounds of rainbow trout in the Summersville Dam tailwater of the Gauley River Oct. 28. The goal of the stocking is to enhance trout fishing opportunities in the Gauley River, especially in the remote canyon section of the Gauley River, according to Frank Jezioro, DNR Director.             The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the West Virginia Professional Outfitters Association (WVPRO), stocked 1,200 pounds of rainbow trout in the Summersville Dam tailwater of the Gauley River Oct. 28. The goal of the stocking is to enhance trout fishing opportunities in the Gauley River, especially in the remote canyon section of the Gauley River, according to Frank Jezioro, DNR Director.   http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news170.shtm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:43:28 GMT Mike Shingleton, Wildlife Resources Section 304-637-0245 wildlife@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news170.shtm.1257173068113.1 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all West Virginia hunters, churches, and the general public to help support DNR’s charitable Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) Program, according to DNR’s HHH Program Coordinator Jerry Westfall. The HHH Program allows hunters to donate legally-harvested deer to certified processors so the meat can be donated to soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, senior centers, missions, churches, and community centers around the state. The HHH program has been highly successful since it began in 1992, providing more than 925,000 meals to the neediest of West Virginians. However, because of processing and distribution costs, the program also requires cash donations to benefit these needy individuals.             SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all West Virginia hunters, churches, and the general public to help support DNR’s charitable Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) Program, according to DNR’s HHH Program Coordinator Jerry Westfall. The HHH Program allows hunters to donate legally-harvested deer to certified processors so the meat can be donated to soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, senior centers, missions, churches, and community centers around the state. The HHH program has been highly successful since it began in 1992, providing more than 925,000 meals to the neediest of West Virginians. However, because of processing and distribution costs, the program also requires cash donations to benefit these needy individuals. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news169.shtm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:41:08 GMT Jerry Westfall, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 jerrywestfall@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news169.shtm.1257173068113.2 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The fall hunting seasons are upon us, and now is a great time for hunters to sight in their firearms to be sure they are on target when they go afield, according to Paul Johansen, Assistant Chief of Game Management of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).             SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The fall hunting seasons are upon us, and now is a great time for hunters to sight in their firearms to be sure they are on target when they go afield, according to Paul Johansen, Assistant Chief of Game Management of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR). http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news168.shtm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:39:09 GMT Paul Johansen, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 wildlife@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news168.shtm.1257173068113.3 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Trappers harvesting beaver and fisher in West Virginia are reminded they must present the whole animal or pelt to a game checking station or Division of Natural Resources representative within 30 days after the close of the respective season. A tag provided by the checking station shall be attached to the whole animal or pelt until it has been sold, tanned or mounted.             SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Trappers harvesting beaver and fisher in West Virginia are reminded they must present the whole animal or pelt to a game checking station or Division of Natural Resources representative within 30 days after the close of the respective season.  A tag provided by the checking station shall be attached to the whole animal or pelt until it has been sold, tanned or mounted. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news167.shtm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:37:08 GMT Paul Johansen, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 wildlife@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news167.shtm.1257173068113.4 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The small game hunting seasons in West Virginia began Oct. 10 with the opening of squirrel season. “Squirrel season is very popular with many West Virginia sportsmen,” said Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR). “It is a time when hunters can participate in one of their favorite sports and also enjoy the fall beauty of the mountain state.”             SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The small game hunting seasons in West Virginia began Oct. 10 with the opening of squirrel season.  “Squirrel season is very popular with many West Virginia sportsmen,” said Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).  “It is a time when hunters can participate in one of their favorite sports and also enjoy the fall beauty of the mountain state.” http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news166.shtm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:14:15 GMT Curtis Taylor, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 wildlife@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news166.shtm.1256674535170.1 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications for grants that support research, conservation or education projects are being accepted by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources WVDNR through its Wildlife Diversity Unit.             SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. –  Applications for grants that support research, conservation or education projects are being accepted by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources WVDNR through its Wildlife Diversity Unit.  http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news165.shtm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:12:13 GMT Patty Fordyce, Wildlife Resources Section 304-637-0245 pattyfordyce@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news165.shtm.1256674535170.2 A lengthy bear poaching investigation was brought to a conclusion Oct. 22 and Oct. 25, when West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) conservation officers and Wildlife Resources personnel apprehended a group of eight hunters in Nicholas County for using bait to lure black bear into sites where they could be shot from elevated and camouflaged stands. It is illegal to bait black bear in West Virginia.             A lengthy bear poaching investigation was brought to a conclusion Oct. 22 and Oct. 25, when West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) conservation officers and Wildlife Resources personnel apprehended a group of eight hunters in Nicholas County for using bait to lure black bear into sites where they could be shot from elevated and camouflaged stands. It is illegal to bait black bear in West Virginia. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news164.shtm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:43:41 GMT Capt. Michael Waugh, Elkins Operations Center 304-637-0245 MichealWaugh@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news164.shtm.1256590106107.1 The gun seasons for deer open soon in West Virginia, and to meet the needs of young or new hunters, the Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be sponsoring a Hunter Education Course “blitz” across the state during the weekend of November 14 and 15. Any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, must complete a Hunter Education course before purchasing a hunting license.             The gun seasons for deer open soon in West Virginia, and to meet the needs of young or new hunters, the Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be sponsoring a Hunter Education Course “blitz” across the state during the weekend of November 14 and 15. Any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, must complete a Hunter Education course before purchasing a hunting license. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news163.shtm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:38:42 GMT Lt. Tim Coleman, Law Enforcement Section 304-558-2784 timcoleman@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news163.shtm.1256590106107.2 The following waters were stocked the week of Oct. 19-23, 2009.             The following waters were stocked the week of Oct. 19-23, 2009. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news162.shtm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:18:18 GMT Mike Shingleton, Wildlife Resources Section (304) 637-0245 wildlife@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news162.shtm.1256570405489.1 The next quarterly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, beginning at 1 p.m. at the DNR Elkins Operations Center. The public is invited to attend and make comments. Items on the agenda include:             The next quarterly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, beginning at 1 p.m. at the DNR Elkins Operations Center. The public is invited to attend and make comments. Items on the agenda include: http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news161.shtm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:36:21 GMT Emily Fleming, Asst. to the Director (304) 558-2754 http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news161.shtm.1256143133359.1 Physically challenged hunters possessing a Class Q/QQ hunting permit may hunt on designated roads throughout the Monongahela National Forest, portions of the George Washington/Jefferson National Forest in West Virginia and on selected wildlife management areas, according to Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).             Physically challenged hunters possessing a Class Q/QQ hunting permit may hunt on designated roads throughout the Monongahela National Forest, portions of the George Washington/Jefferson National Forest in West Virginia and on selected wildlife management areas, according to Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR). http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news160.shtm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:48:13 GMT Curtis Taylor, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 wildlife@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news160.shtm.1256132925007.1 BECKLEY, W.Va. – The next instructor training for the popular Archery in the Schools Program (AIS) will be held Dec. 8 and 9 at JBC Archery Center in Shady Spring (near Beckley), according to Jerry Westfall, AIS Program Coordinator for the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).             BECKLEY, W.Va. – The next instructor training for the popular Archery in the Schools Program (AIS) will be held Dec. 8 and 9 at JBC Archery Center in Shady Spring (near Beckley), according to Jerry Westfall, AIS Program Coordinator for the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR). http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news159.shtm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:54:36 GMT Jerry Westfall, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 jerrywestfall@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news159.shtm.1255960521040.1 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia deer hunters gain more than a freezer filled with an ample amount of venison (deer meat) after each hunting season. Those concerned with healthier choices in their diet have gained a supply of low-fat meat compared to beef.             SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia deer hunters gain more than a freezer filled with an ample amount of venison (deer meat) after each hunting season. Those concerned with healthier choices in their diet have gained a supply of low-fat meat compared to beef. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news158.shtm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:52:22 GMT Curtis Taylor, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 wildlife@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news158.shtm.1255960521040.2 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The return of Cass Scenic Railroad's Halloween Train has prompted increased interest in the last Saturday train for the 2009 season at this major West Virginia attraction. Limited to 350 reservations, this special ride starts at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 and returns in a rare after-dark descent off Cheat Mountain.             SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The return of Cass Scenic Railroad's Halloween Train has prompted increased interest in the last Saturday train for the 2009 season at this major West Virginia attraction.  Limited to 350 reservations, this special ride starts at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 and returns in a rare after-dark descent off Cheat Mountain.  http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news157.shtm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:50:23 GMT Sissie Summers, West Virginia State Parks 304-558-2764 sissiesummers@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news157.shtm.1255960521040.3 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will sponsor a Beyond BOW (Becoming an Outdoors-Woman) Women’s Squirrel and Archery Deer Hunt, Oct. 15-17, for women interested in squirrel hunting and/or archery deer hunting. There is no structured instruction, but a number of women will be available for assistance. All participants will need a valid hunting license. Early registration is recommended as space is limited.             SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will sponsor a Beyond BOW (Becoming an Outdoors-Woman) Women’s Squirrel and Archery Deer Hunt, Oct. 15-17, for women interested in squirrel hunting and/or archery deer hunting. There is no structured instruction, but a number of women will be available for assistance. All participants will need a valid hunting license. Early registration is recommended as space is limited. http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news156.shtm Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:24:09 GMT Billie Shearer, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 billieshearer@wvdnr.gov http://www.wvdnr.gov/2009news/09news156.shtm.1254860740407.1