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Title of West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: "Explore West Virginia Outdoors: Hunting, Fishing, Wildlife & Parks - WVDNR"

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Explore West Virginia’s most popular lakes and streams during Gold Rush

Get ready for a reel adventure! The West Virginia Gold Rush is returning for its ninth year on March 30 – April 11. This exciting annual event offers anglers of all ages the chance to catch golden rainbow trout, win prizes and explore some of the state’s most picturesque lakes and streams. Whether you’...


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Decreased deer harvest reflects impact of abundant mast statewide and EHD  outbreak in western counties March 2, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that hunters harvested 92,553 white-tailed deer during the 2025-2026 seasons, which is a 17 percent decrease from the 2024 deer harvest of 111...


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WVDNR will stock 69 lakes and streams with golden rainbow trout
March 2, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the return of Gold Rush stockings at 69 lakes and streams around the state starting March 30.

“As we celebrate the ninth anniversary of the Gold Rush, we look forward to see...


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