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WV State Parks and Forests News

DNR General News (back to top of page)

• Cabela's to Sponsor Training for WV's Archery in the Schools Program January 10-11 (12/06/05)
• DNR Invites Schools to Participate in Amphibian Studies (12/01/05)
• WVDNR Wildlife Diversity Program Offers Awards for School Science Projects (12/01/05)
• 2006 WV Wildlife Calendars Now Available (11/17/05)
• West  Virginia's Archery in the Schools Program Training Scheduled Nov. 29-30 in Logan County (10/27/05)
• WVDNR Announces Outdoors Awards for 2005 (10/21/05)
• Three Deer Confirmed Positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Hampshire County (09/30/05)
• Dollars and Deer Donations Needed for Hunters Helping the Hungry (09/27/05)
• Three Deer Test Suspect Positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Hampshire County Deer (09/23/05)
• ANDROS Military Robot Demonstrations at National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration Sept. 24-25 at Stoneall Jackson Lake State Park 9 (PHOTO) (09/22/05)
• Natural Resources Commission Quarterly Meeting October 9 at Canaan Valley Resort State Park (09/21/05)
• Chronic Wasting Disease -- DNR Response Plan Fully Activated in West Virginia (09/15/05)
• Fishing Experts Dan Johnson and Garry Mason to Appear at National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration Sept. 24-25 at Stoneall Jackson Lake State Park 9 (PHOTOS) (09/15/05)
• DNR Grant Money Available to Create Outdoors Wildlife Learning Sites (OWLS) 9/14/05
• DNR Accepting Applications for Cooperative and Research Grants Program (9/14/05)
• DNR to Conduct Informational Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease in Hampshire County September 13 (09/09/05)
• Sign Up for the Outdoor Youth Challenge at National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration Sept. 24-25 at Stoneall Jackson Lake State Park (09/07/05)
• Turkey and Deer Calling Seminars with Dick Clevenger at National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration Sept. 24-25 at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park (09/07/05)
• Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Hampshire County Deer (09/02/05)
• Draft Plan Released for State Wildlife; Public Comments Invited (09/01/05)
• CastingKids Fishing Classes at National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration Sept. 24-25 at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park (08/31/05)
• Coyote Hunting Seminar with Tom Bechdel at National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration Sept. 24-25 at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park (PHOTO) (08/24/05)
• State Chapter of NWTF Sponsoring WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind in the WV Archery in the Schools Program (news conference Sept. 8 in Romney) (08/23/05)
• Arnout Hyde Jr., Wonderful West Virginia Magazine Editor and Photographer, Dies After Long Battle With Cancer (08/09/05)
• WANTED: Owners of West Virginia Big Bucks (08/08/05)
• Mitigation Agreement Brings More Public Lands, Restored Stream, to Grant and Tucker Counties (07/29/05)
• West Virginia's Wildlife Management Areas (07/29/05)
• WV Becoming and Outdoors-Woman Program Plans Fall Workshop; Registration Now Open (07/29/05)
• Natural Resources Commission Quarterly Meeting July 24 at Canaan Valley Resort State Park (07/21/05)
• DNR's Physically Challenged Advisory Board to Meet August 10 at Cabela's Wheeling Store (07/01/05)
• DNR Wildlife Resources Section Files Legislative Rules for Review, Deadline for Comments is July 28 (07/01/05)
• WV State Wildlife Center's New Arrivals Capture Visitor's Attention (06/24/05)
• Jim Fowler, Former Cohost of Wild Kingdom, Visits WV Wildlife Center (06/24/05)
• Public Land Corporation Meeting June 16 in Charleston (05/26/05)
• WVDNR to Host Master Naturalist Public Meeting June 6 (05/26/05)
• DNR Warns: Don't Feed the Bears!!! (05/17/05)
• Fourth Annual Wheelin' Sportsmen Fun and Learn Day at Mountwood Park June 11 (05/12/05)
• Second Annual Wild & Wonderful Women's Outdoor Event July 9 at Kanawha State Forest (05/11/05)
• Leave Young Wildlife Alone (05/11/05)
• WVDNR to Host Master Naturalist Public Meetings May 5 and June 6 (04/28/05)
• Natural Resources Commission Quarterly Meeting May 1 at Flatwoods Days Inn (04/18/05)
• Public Land Corporation Public Hearing on Proposed Exchange of McDowell County Property April 14, 2005 (04/11/05)
• Portion of Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area Temporarily Closed to Public Access (03/30/05)
• Public Land Corporation Public Hearing on Proposed Exchange of Kanawha County Property April 21 (03/22/05)
• Agent Point of Sale (APS) Electronic hunting and Fishing License System Now in Operation (03/16/05)
• Wildlife Diversity Day at the Capitol March 23 (03/10/05)
• DNR Announces Dates for Regulations Meetings (03/02/05)
• West Virginia Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Spring Workshop (03/01/05)
• NWTF Honors WVDNR Wildlife Resources Section Chief Curtis I. Taylor (PHOTO) (02/25/05)
• WVDNR Finds Strong Support for Hunting and Fishing License Fee Increase -- Revised Hunting and Fishing License Restructure Proposal Announced (02/25/04)
• DNR's Larry Hines and Capt. Steve Stewart Selected for Honors By Wild Turkey Federation State Chapter (PHOTOS) (02/25/05)
• Tips on Feeding Winter Birds (02/15/05)
• "Let's Talk Turkey" Beyond BOW Event April 9 at Camp Creek State Park (02/15/05)
• Natural Resources Commission Quarterly Meeting February 15 in Charleston (02/08/05)
• DNR Invites Physical Education Instructors to Participate in West Virginia's Archery in the Schools Program (02/07/05)
• WV Wildlife Center to Celebrate Groundhog Day (01/25/05)
• Trapping Seasons Close (01/25/05)
• Meetings Scheduled to Solicit Public Comment on Hunting and Fishing License Restructuring Proposal (01/18/05)
• DNR Seeks Paintings for 2006 Wildlife Calendar by February 11 (01/13/05)
• Public Land Corporation Public Hearing on Proposed Transfer of Monroe County Property February 24 (01/12/05)
• Public Land Corporation Public Hearing on Proposed Transfer of Braxton County Property February 10 (01/12/05)
• Parks Chief J.R. Pope Named President of Southeast State Parks Directors Association (01/06/05)
• Public Land Corporation Public Hearing on Proposed Sale of Marshall County Property January 27, 2005 (12/23/04)
• DNR 2005 "Roadsides in Bloom" Calendars No Longer Available (12/23/04)
• January 2005 Wonderful West Virginia Magazine (12/22/04)
• Public Land Corporation Public Hearing on Proposed Transfer of Randolph County Property January 25, 2005 (12/22/04)
• West Virginia Wildlife Magazine Fall Issue Features Hunting Licenses, Saw-whet Owl, Reasons for Hunting Seasons, and Limnology (10/21/04)

WV Hunting News (back to top of page)

• Late Antlerless Deer Season Provides Hunting Opportunities in Specified Counties (12/21/05)
• Sale of Live Foxes Permitted in West Virginia (12/15/05)
• Deer Hunters in West Virginia Harvest 56,347 Bucks and 27,790 Antlerless Deer During the Two-Week Concurrent Buck and Andlerless Deer Season (12/09/05)
• Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens December 12 (12/06/05)
• West Virginia Bucks-only Gun Season Fact Sheet (11/16/05)
• Traditional Black Bear Gun Season Opens December 5 (11/08/05)
• Register for Beyond BOW -- Women's Deer Hunt December 3-5 (10/25/05)
• Ruffed Grouse and Raccoon Hunting Seasons Open (10/21/05)
• Small Game Hunting and Trapping Seasons Open (10/20/05)
• Special Areas Accessible to Physically Challenged Hunters With Class Q Permit (10/20/05)
• Big Buck Contest Begins with Bow Season (10/18/05)
• Hunters Reminded of Restriction on Importing Cervid Carcasses (10/11/05)
• Recommendations for Hunters Handling and Processing Deer (10/11/05)
• 2005 West Virginia Deer, Bear and Boar Archery Seasons to Open (09/30/05)
• Bowhunters Invited to Participate in DNR Survey (09/23/05)
• Try Venison for Low Fat Alternative to Beef (09/23/05)
• Youth and Class Q Deer Season to be Held October 29 and December 26-27 (09/19/05)
• Additional Deer (RG and RRG) License Must Be Purchased Before November 21 Buck Season (09/19/05)
• Three Buck Bag Limit Effective This Fall (09/19/05)
• Trappers and Hunters Must Tag Furbearers (09/19/05)
• October 14 Deadline Approaches for Purchasing Additional Deer Archery Licenses (09/14/05)
• Youth Waterfowl Hunt September 24; Youth Squirrel Hunt October 1 (09/08/05)
• Squirrel Season Opens October 8 (09/08/05)
• Coyote Hunting and Calling Seminar Sept. 16 at Gilmer Co. Recreation Center (09/07/05)
• 2005-2006 WV Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations (08/23/05)
• Applications Accepted for McClintic WMA Duck Blinds Through September 9 (08/16/05)
• 2005 Season Dates Established for Mourning Dove, Woodcock, Snipe and Rail (08/11/05)
• Canada Goose Season Opens September 1 (08/11/05)
• Secure permission from Landowners Before Hunting (08/08/05)
• Applications for Limited Antlerless Deer Permits are Available Deadline to Apply is August 12, 2005 (07/07/05)
• Permit Applications Available for Special Deer Hunt from National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, WV (06/09/05)
• West Virginia Bear Hunters Association Contributes to DNR Wildlife Research (05/27/05)
• 2005 Spring Gobbler Harvest Reported (05/26/05)
• West Virginia's Spring Gobbler Season Opens April 25 (04/12/05)
• Reward for Turkey Poaching Information (04/12/05)
• 2004 West Virginia Big Game Bulletins Available (03/21/05)
• Get Ready for Spring Gobbler Season April 25-May 21; First Youth Spring Gobbler Season April 23 (03/10/05)
• West Virginia's 2004 Big Buck Contest Winners (03/01/05)
• Coyote Numbers Increasing in West Virginia (02/10/05)
• West Virginia's Mid-winter Waterfowl Survey Completed (01/28/05)
• West Virginia Hunters Harvest 1,236 Bears in 2004 (01/21/05)
• West Virginians Harvest 178,951 Deer (01/14/05)
• New Coyote Season (01/14/05)
• 2004 Fall Wild Turkey Harvest (12/15/04)
• Late Season Hunting Opportunities (12/15/04)
• Hunters Harvest 64,547 Bucks and 42,537 Antlerless Deer During Two Week Concurrent Buck and Antlerless Deer Season (12/10/04)

WV Fishing News (back to top of page)

• Fish Consumption Advisories for 2006 (12/21/05)
• WVDNR Completes 2005 Fish Stockings in Ohio River (12/15/05)
• WVPRO 16th Annual Trout Stocking in Summersville Tailwaters Delayed to November 2 (10/24/05)
• WVPRO Sponsors 16th Annual Trout Stocking October 25 in Summersville Tailwaters (10/21/05)
• Woodrum Lake Fishery Restoration Begins (10/06/05)
• 2005 Fall Trout Stockings Begin October 11 (10/05/05)
• Woodrum Lake Closure (08/22/05)
• Woodrum Lake Fish Recovery Effort Completed (08/22/05)
• Dredging of Laurel Lake (08/12/05)
• Woodrum Lake Update (08/11/05)
• Woodrum Lake Water Level Dropping (07/29/05)
• Adult Channel Catfish Stocking (07/20/05)
• WVDNR Tags Black Bass in Several West Virginia Lakes (06/06/05)
• WV Observes National Fishing and Boating Week June 4-12, Free Fishing Weekend June 11-12 (06/03/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of May 23-27, 2005 (FINAL) (05/27/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of May 16-20, 2005 (05/20/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of May 9-13, 2005 (05/13/05)
• Results of the 2004 Trophy Fish Citation Program (05/11/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of May 2-6, 2005 (05/06/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of April 25 - 29, 2005 (04/29/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of April 18 - 22, 2005 (04/22/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of April 11 - 15, 2005 (04/15/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of April 4 - 8, 2005 (04/08/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of March 28 - April 1, 2005 (04/01/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of March 21-25 (03/25/05)
• West Virginia Waters to Receive Extra Trout Stockings (03/21/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of March 14-18 (03/18/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of March 7 - 11 (03/11/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of February 28 - March 4 (03/04/05)
• Revised Catch and Release Regulations for Slatyfork Section of Elk River (03/01/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of February 22-25 (02/25/05)
• Ohio River Fisheries Management Plan (02/18/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of February 14-18 (02/18/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of February 7-10 (02/11/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of January 31 - February 4 (02/04/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of January 3-7 (01/14/05)
• DNR Completes Survey for Largemouth Bass Virus (01/11/05)
• Trout Stocking Week of January 3-7 (01/07/05)
• State Record Walleye Caught (PHOTO) (01/06/04)
• Ohio River Fisheries Management Plan and Public Comment Schedule (01/05/05)
• Fish Consumption Advisories for 2005 (12/13/04)
• Ohio River Sauger Tagging Study (11/23/04)

WV DNR Law Enforcement News (back to top of page)

• Three Men Convicted of Twenty Wildlife Law Violations (11/18/05)
• Two West Virginia and Ohio Men Face Wildlife Law Violation Citations in Marshall County (08/15/05)
• Homeland Security Boats Purchased by DNR (PHOTO) (07/28/05)
• DNR Law Enforcement Section Files Legislative Rules for Review (07/08/05)
• DNR LAW ENFORCEMENT SECTION FILES LEGISLATIVE RULE FOR REVIEW (07/06/05)
• May Turkey Hunting Law Violation Arrests by DNR in District 4 (05/20/05)(corrected 05/25/05)
• Turkey Hunting Law Violation Arrests by DNR in District 4 (05/02/05)
• Summer Boating Safety Tips; Sign Up for Boating Safety Classes (04/28/05)

WV DNR Environmental Resources News (back to top of page)

• Beginning July 1, 2005, all Environmental Resources programs become part of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
• Volunteers Needed for Ohio River Sweep June 18 (06/09/05)
• First Adopt-A-Highway Statewide Mid-summer Cleanup June 25 and Adopt-A-Highway Photo Contest (06/07/05)
• 42nd Annual Youth Environmental Day, Saturday, May 21 (05/13/05)
• Earth Day at the Capitol April 22 (03/30/05)
• DNR 2005 "Roadsides in Bloom" Calendars No Longer Available (12/23/04)

• Winter Escape Package Available at North Bend State Park Through March 31 (12/05/05)
• Hawks Nest State Park Dinner Theaters (12/05/05)
• An Ace at 85: Josephine Man Makes 10th Hole in One at Twin Falls Resort State Park (12/01/05)
• WV State Parks Gift Cards and Gift Ideas Available for Holiday Giving (11/18/05)
• North Bend State Park Offers Red, White and Blue Romantic Getaway Through December (11/07/05)
• West Virginia State Parks Storm Damage Update (11/01/05)
• Pipestem Resort State Park to Host Line Dancing Weekend November 11-13 (11/01/05)
• Holly River State Park Reservations Canceled Until October 30 (10/27/05)
• Snowstorm Causes Temporary Closure to Three State Parks in North Central WV (10/26/05)
• Art Contest Winners Awarded Weeklong Getaways at WV State Parks (10/19/05)
• "Grace O'Malley: An Irish Pirate" Dinner Theater at North Bend State Park November 12 (10/18/05)
• "History is Alive at WV State Parks" Art Contest Winners to be Announced October 19 (10/17/05)
• Spooky Special Activities for Halloween in WV State Parks (10/04/05)
• State Parks October Mid-week Getaway Packages Offer Big Savings (09/27/05)
• Ten-Mile Hike on North Bend Rail Trail October 1 (09/21/05)
• 23rd Annual Lumberjackin' Bluegrassin' Jamboree at Twin Falls Resort State Park October 7-9 (09/20/05)
• Ride the Rails Weekend at Tygart Lake State Park Oct. 7-9 (09/13/05)
• Harvest Day at Cass Scenic Railroad State park October 1 (09/13/05)
• New "Float Your Boat" Vacation Package at Bluestone State Park (08/18/05)
• Margaret Dennison Fall Nature Hikes at Kanawha State Forest September 10 (08/17/05)
• Wildfood Pioneers Will Be Focus of 38th Annual Nature Wonder Weekend Sept. 16-18 at North Bend State Park (08/16/05)
• Fall Photography Workshop at Twin Falls State Park Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 (08/16/05)
• Summer Outdoor Amphitheater Series at Pipestem Resort State Park (08/08/05)
• New WV State Parks Gift Cards Now Available at Select State Parks (08/01/05)
• Reserve Now for West Virginia State Parks Cabin and Cottage Promotion (07/29/05)
• Pipestem Resort State Park and Cantrell Ultimate Rafting Now Offering Pipestem Adventure Package (07/29/05)
• Customized Outdoor Package Creations at North Bend State Park (07/28/05)
• North Bend State Park's Wagon Train Cowboy Camping Weekends August 5-7 and October 7-9 (07/28/05)
• Fact Sheet About Parks and Recreation Section's Proposed Alcohol Policy Legislative Rule (07/26/05)
• Julie Adams and Friends to Perform at Pipestem Summer Amphitheater Series July 30 (07/26/05)
• Doug Wood to Perform at Panther State Forest July 16, 2005 (07/13/05)
• The Van-Dells to Perform at Pipestem Summer Outdoor Amphitheater Series July 16, 2005 (07/11/05)
• DNR Parks and Recreation Section Files Legislative Rules for Review (07/08/05)
• 22nd Annual Bear Hole Road Race at Twin Falls Resort State Park (07/08/05)
• Public Comment Deadline Extended Through July 29 For Proposal to Allow Pets in State Parks Cabins (07/08/05)
• DNR Parks and Recreation Section Files Legislative Rules for Review (07/08/05)
• Attend Wylie Weekends and Mad Ann Getaways at Watoga State Park and Attend the State Fair of West Virginia Free (07/01/05)
• Mid-Summer Walk Between Parks at Canaan Valley Resort and Blackwater Falls State Parks July 9 (06/29/05)
• Outsiders Starring Sonny Geraci to Perform at Pipestem Resort State Park Outdoor Amphitheater July 2 (06/29/05)
• Three River Avian Center's Birds of Prey Program at Pipestem Resort State Park June 18 (06/16/05)
• Celebrate West Virginia Day Weekend at State Parks and Forests (06/10/05)
• Public Comments Requested Through July 1 for Proposal to Allow Pets in State Parks Cabins (06/01/05)
• Hawks Nest Golf Course Getting High Marks (05/27/05)
• Summer Outdoor Amphitheater Series at Pipestem Resort State Park (05/26/05)
• Boardwalk and Observation Decks at Blackwater Falls State Park Reopen with a New Look (05/20/05)
• Swimming Facilities Opening at WV State Parks May 28 (05/18/05)
• National Trails Day June 4 at WV State Parks (05/17/05)
• WV State Parks Presents Summer Performer Series (05/12/05)
• Murder Mystery Train at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park May 27 (05/11/05)
• 41st Annual Show-Me-Hike at Greenbrier State Forest April 29-30 (04/21/05)
• McClintick Group Camp Opening May 1 with New Facilities at Cabwaylingo State Forest (04/20/05)
• 14th Annual Public Employee Golf Tournament June 13 (04/18/05)
• Great American Cleanup at Beech Fork State Park Results in Three Tons of Trash Pickup (04/18/05)
• Moncove Lake to be Drained for Repairs (04/13/05)
• West Virginia State Park Gifts Great for Mom and Dad (04/13/05)
• Hiking West Virginia Program (04/13/05)
• 2005 Bike the Parks Days (03/29/05)
• Pipestem Resort State Park Spring Senior Fling April 10-13 (03/29/05)
• Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Spring Cleanup Weekend April 22-24 (03/21/05)
• Whistles and Wildflowers Weekend at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park June 3-5 (03/21/05)
• Spring Photography Workshop at Twin Falls Resort State Park April 22-24 (03/18/05)
• Birding Weekend at Pipestem Resort State Park April 8-10 (03/18/05)
• 10th Annual State Parks Day at the Capitol March 29 (03/17/05)
• Women's Getaway Weekend at North Bend State Park April 1-3 (03/15/05)
• Pipestem Challenge Mountain Bike Race April 3 (03/15/05)
• Easter Activities at WV State Parks (03/15/05
• Appalachian Heritage Weekend at Pipestem Resort State Park March 18-19 (03/10/05)
• North Bend State Park Hosts Murdery Mystery Dinner Theater March 19 and April 9 (03/10/05)
• Summer Job Opportunities at WV State Parks (03/02/05)
• Go Hike! Weekend at Twin Falls Resort State Park March 18-20 (02/17/05)
• Blackwater Falls State Park Hosts Murder Mystery Weekend March 18-20 (02/17/05)
• Are You a VIPP (Very Important Parks Person)? 02/10/05)
• Springtime Cabin and Cottage Rental Promotions April 10 - May 19 (01/25/05)
• Sweetheart Weekends at West Virginia State Parks (01/25/05)
• North Bend State Park Winter Wonder Rate Special (01/12/05)
• Hawks Nest State Park Dinner Theaters (12/17/04)
• Reserve State Parks Lodge Rooms and Cabins Two Years in Advance (12/01/04)