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DNR unveils 2020 hunting regulation proposals

Changes for deer hunting would be minimal, but bear hunting regulations would be further opened and the agency is looking for sportsmen's input on other key questions for the future.

McDaniel wants an overhaul of Natural Resources Commission

DNR Director informs members of the Commission he's seeking legislation which would require representation of the DNR's six districts along with an at-large member and create term limits for the members.

By Chris Lawrence

February 22, 2021 - 11:39 am

Alabama bass poses direct threat to West Virginia lakes and streams

Invasive species discovered in Virginia has the potential to wipe out both largemouth and smallmouth bass wherever they become established.

By Chris Lawrence

February 20, 2021 - 11:33 am

Keyser man kills a wild boar first time out

Mineral County man harvested a free range wild beast in the steep hills of the West Virginia coalfields

By Chris Lawrence

February 10, 2021 - 3:48 pm

DNR publishes final numbers for 2020 deer seasons

Hunters kill just over 106,000 deer in West Virginia during all of the combined deer hunting seasons during 2020

By MetroNews Staff

February 9, 2021 - 7:20 am

A key West Virginia fishing website celebrates a milestone

A key repository for fishing information in West Virginia has been growing in numbers and influence for 20 years.

By Chris Lawrence

January 30, 2021 - 12:02 pm

Raleigh County man admits to poaching charges in Wyoming County

Suspects pursued the massive buck in an elaborate scheme which led to it being shot at night, with a rifle, from a UTV, while trespassing on a hunting lease in Wyoming County.

By Chris Lawrence

January 27, 2021 - 3:42 pm

Groundhog Day celebration to be virtual for 2021

French Creek Freddie's big day at the W.Va. Wildlife Center is usually a big deal, but amid the pandemic, he'll have a very subdued emergence from his winter lair in 2021.

By Chris Lawrence

January 26, 2021 - 10:47 am

A record black bear harvest for West Virginia

Hunters killed more than 3,500 black bears statewide during the various 2020 hunting seasons

By MetroNews Staff

January 26, 2021 - 7:32 am

Park and Preserve status brings change at New River Gorge

Officials say changes in the New River Gorge area will be subtle now that the area is elevated to a National Park and Preserve.

By Chris Lawrence

January 23, 2021 - 2:20 pm

Christmas wreathes from National Cemetery live on as fish habitat

Bass fishing group and West Virginia DNR partner with Grafton National Cemetery to dispose of decorations at Tygart Lake in a highly constructive manner

By Chris Lawrence

January 23, 2021 - 10:33 am

Wyoming County whitetail becomes the new state record

Jody Dalton's buck killed in November becomes the new mark to best for bow hunting in West Virginia with an official score of 191 2/8ths

By Chris Lawrence

January 13, 2021 - 4:08 pm

Mountaineer Heritage season presents a unique hunting challenge

A four day hunting season is a throwback a couple of centuries to see if we can match the skills of West Virginia's original mountaineers

By Chris Lawrence

January 11, 2021 - 8:09 am

DNR police file charges in bear cub killings

Carcasses were found late last month.

By MetroNews Staff

January 7, 2021 - 3:45 pm

Fortunes change quickly for Logan County hunter in 2020

After missing the buck he was after, Aaron Fry though his 2020 season was a bust. Turns out he was wrong.

By Chris Lawrence

January 7, 2021 - 2:13 pm

Land company to allow for limited wild boar hunt in southern W.Va.

DNR will draw for 200 permits to hunt an 8,000 acre tract of privately held land in Logan County during the upcoming three day season

By Chris Lawrence

January 5, 2021 - 3:33 pm

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