Morrisey announces five new appointees to Natural Resources Commission
Five new members represent a massive change on the commission which makes key decisions about hunting, fishing, and trapping in West Virginia
March 2, 2026 - 7:48 pm
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DNR Releases total deer whitetail numbers for 2025, down significantly from 2024
Strong mast year and mortality from EHD blamed for a 17 percent drop in the overall whitetail deer harvest in West Virginia for 2025
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Construction in the home stretch for Bluestone Dam
Right side stilling basin is complete after five and a half years, the work shifts to the left side of the river.
March 1, 2026 - 4:06 pm
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DNR director calls new meeting format a success
DNR Director Brett McMillion says changes made last year to NRC meetings have helped increase public participation and interest.
February 18, 2026 - 1:37 pm
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A late season discovery turns into the buck of a lifetime
B.T. Roberts of Foster, W.Va. had a history with the massive buck he killed in 2025 which was less than a month
February 7, 2026 - 12:26 pm
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Bill to put antler restrictions on a second buck fails at the state house
Strong feeling are shared on both sides before lawmakers shoot down legislation regarding point restriction for deer hunting in the Mountain State
February 3, 2026 - 12:46 pm
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Legislation to put point restrictions on deer hunting in W.Va. moves forward
House Committee considering legislation to make a hunter's second buck in West Virginia have at least three scoreable points on one side
January 30, 2026 - 2:17 pm
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Bear harvest in 2025 almost identical to 2024
Only 10 bears difference in the 2024 and 2025 harvest figures in West Virginia
January 26, 2026 - 11:24 am
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A multi-year quest ends on the final weekend of rifle season
A lot of footwork and patience ended up paying off in a chance encounter on a walk through the woods
January 25, 2026 - 3:11 pm
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Winter storm won't stop W.Va. Hunting and Fishing Show
Despite the chance for ill weather, things will be warm and open inside the 38th West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show in Charleston
January 21, 2026 - 2:14 pm
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All but two members of Natural Resources Commission have expired terms
The body which oversees much of the state's hunting and fishing decisions has four members whose terms expired months and in one case over a year. One position has also been vacant since last fall.
January 16, 2026 - 10:27 am
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Facebook suddenly freezes recommendations for outdoor related pages over content violations
Numerous outdoor related Facebook pages and groups were alerted Sunday their posts had violated community standards and would not be recommended until they were removed. But those targeted said it all seemed vague with no rhyme or reason
January 12, 2026 - 3:28 pm
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A big buck from a not so big place
You don't need a big spread to kill a big buck
January 12, 2026 - 3:56 am
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Mountaineer Heritage Season offers a chance to hunt like our ancestors
The 2026 Mountaineer Heritage hunting season is Thursday through Sunday across West Virginia
January 5, 2026 - 2:22 pm
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Mason County hunter takes down a giant after landowner suggested he check out a new piece of land
After a friend suggested Brady Reymond check out a new 17 acre tract of land in Mason County , he took his best buck ever.
December 21, 2025 - 2:21 pm
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As expected, buck harvest down significantly for 2025
Top ten buck hunting counties were all in the eastern half of the state,
December 16, 2025 - 10:39 am