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Mason County angler hauls in a record bowfin

Lauren Noble of Letart, W.Va. was looking for pre-spawn bass, but found another hungry mouth in the an Ohio River backwater in Mason County this week

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DNR ready to hear from hunters and anglers in W.Va.
March 7, 2024 - 3:11 pm
News
Agreement between feds and DNR will allow trout program to resume normal operations
Four waters removed from the stocking list and 20 others will be back on the normal stocking schedule in an agreement with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A study of the trout diet by WVU will help determine the potential risk to endangered crayfish and candy darter
March 6, 2024 - 3:04 pm
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Whitetail deer research into the home stretch
Data collection will continue for another year, but those working to study whitetail deer movement and mortality are into the analysis phase of the project
March 1, 2024 - 5:00 am
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Teen catches new state record tiger trout
Nathan Smith of Burlington, W.Va. caught a monster this past Saturday at New Creek Dam #14 and it stands as the new record for weight in West Virginia
February 26, 2024 - 1:36 pm
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Wildlife Section presents recommended game and fish law changes
Commissioners will consider the proposed changes along with the input of West Virginia sportsmen from the March Sectional Meetings before making a decision.
February 25, 2024 - 6:35 pm
News
NPS plans controlled burn at Sandstone Visitors Center
Date of the burn will depend on conditions, but will happen between now and the end of March
February 19, 2024 - 10:06 am
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Justice: Contract awarded for Elk Visitor Center
February 16, 2024 - 3:05 pm
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DNR launches a four year wild turkey study
Data on wild turkeys in the state hasn't been updated in three decades since the birds were dispersed to all 55 counties
February 15, 2024 - 1:30 pm
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Bridgeport duck hunter is the grand prize winner of a Hoodoo kayak
Anthony Willard of Bridgeport, W.Va. will have a brand new kayak to use for duck hunting next season in West Virginia.
February 13, 2024 - 10:14 am
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DNR engaged in study of the elusive snowshoe hare
Biologists at DNR are trying to determine the range, movement, and population of the unique high country critter
February 9, 2024 - 8:11 am
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Wheeling angler is January contest winner from Hoodoo Sports
Picture of a blue catfish from the cold waters of the Ohio River on a winter fishing trip is the January winner in the Hoodoo Sports Trophy Photo Contest
February 5, 2024 - 10:29 am
News
McMillion addresses inspector's concerns at W.Va. Wildlife Center
Building a fence to satisfy requirements at French Creek isn't a concern, but the DNR Director said getting it done in a required 60 day window is an impossible task under the state's complicated purchasing rules
February 3, 2024 - 11:02 am
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