West Virginia has been under a drought since July, making it the longest drought in the state in 30 years, according to WVU. And although conditions are starting to improve, some of the damage has ...

south charleston, w.va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced on Friday that permits for limited antlerless deer firearms seasons have been mailed to successful ...

West Virginia’s deer firearms season opens November 25 and runs through December 8 in all counties except Logan, McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming. Those counties are closed to firearms deer hunting.

West Virginia DNR wildlife disease specialist Ethan Barton said it's difficult to control and causes concern after it becomes established. "Our first identification of chronic wasting disease in ...

Last year, hunters donated 433 deer, which produced more than 17,000 pounds of meat. Hunters may donate venison by taking deer to a participating processor.

West Virginia’s recent two-week buck season produced 43,226 reported deer kills, a 31 percent drop from last year. Wildlife officials say last winter was tough on deer, because of too ...