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DNR Wildlife Resources Section Files Legislative Rules for Review

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Thu, 07 Jul 2005 13:47:54 (5869 reads)

The Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has filed legislative rule changes with the Secretary of State's office, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Division's Wildlife Resources Section. The proposed rules will be open for review and written comment until 4:30 p.m. on July 28, 2005 . The availability of the proposed rules will be advertised in the State Register . In addition, the proposed rules will be available for review at each DNR district office, the Elkins office and the Charleston office. Individuals interested in reviewing the proposed rules should contact the Wildlife Resources Section staff at these offices.

Division of Natural Resources Warns: Don't Feed the Bears!!!

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Thu, 26 May 2005 12:12:15 (3381 reads)

The Division of Natural Resources cautions all West Virginia residents that the feeding of black bears is a violation of state law, as well as a misguided disservice to our state animal, according to Christopher Ryan, Black Bear Project Leader for the DNR Wildlife Resources Section.

Coyote Numbers Increasing in West Virginia

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:22:59 (12100 reads)

“Many sportsmen and women reported seeing and hearing more coyotes during the 2004-05 hunting and trapping season than in previous years,” said Frank Jezioro , Director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. “Hunters and landowners have expressed concern that increasing coyote numbers will be detrimental to wildlife populations and result in significant predation losses to livestock.”

Meetings Scheduled to Solicit Public Comment on Hunting and Fishing License Restructuring Proposal

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:18:42 (7195 reads)

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has scheduled six public meetings across the state to provide hunters, anglers and trappers with an opportunity to review and comment upon the proposed hunting and fishing license restructuring plan. These meetings will be held from January 29 through February 3.

Conservation Officers Arrest 21 in Nicholas County Cock Fighting Raid

Posted by: Holly Canfield on Tue, 03 Feb 2004 22:57:38 (5735 reads)

On Sunday, January 25, 2004, Conservation Officers C. W. Young and T. L. White, along with Nicholas County Deputy Sheriff W. K. Shafer, raided an illegal cock fight on Route 82 near Birch River, West Virginia. During the course of the investigation 21 persons were cited for participating in an illegal cock fight and more arrests are pending.

"Fastest Man With a Gun," Bob Munden, to Perform at National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Mon, 08 Sep 2003 16:30:32 (895 reads)

The fastest man with a gun who ever lived is coming to town. Bob Munden, who has held all 18 world records in speed shooting since 1960, will perform at the 2003 National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration September 27 and 28 at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park near Weston in Lewis County.

West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary 2003 - 2004 Brochure Available

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Wed, 06 Aug 2003 12:47:28 (3758 reads)

The West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary 2003 - 2004 brochure is now available at all license agents and Division of Natural Resources offices, according to Ed Hamrick, Director of the Division of Natural Resources.

West Virginia State Wildlife Center Enjoys A Successful 80th Anniversary Celebration

Posted by: Holly Canfield on Wed, 23 Jul 2003 01:18:49 (3314 reads)

Well over 800 visitors took part in the West Virginia State Wildlife Center�s 80th Anniversary celebration, held on June 20, 2003, according to Rob Silvester, Wildlife Center Biologist. The event included a free admission day and refreshments for visitors, a kids� fishing derby at the trout pond and a reception for current and former employees of the Wildlife Center. �Everyone had a wonderful time. One of the most memorable experiences was listening to the stories and tales of former employees who worked at the Center,� said Silvester.

Largemouth Bass Tagged in Plum Orchard Lake

Posted by: Holly Canfield on Fri, 20 Jun 2003 17:55:22 (4123 reads)

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources fishery biologists have tagged more than 200 largemouth bass in Plum Orchard Lake in Fayette County, according to Bret Preston, Assistant Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section.

WV Trophy Hunters Donate Two Robotic Deer to Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement

Posted by: Holly Canfield on Fri, 20 Jun 2003 17:49:08 (3018 reads)

Two robotic deer decoys, commonly referred to as �robo-deer,� were presented to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section by the West Virginia Bowhunters Association during its June 14 meeting in South Charleston.


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