West Virginia Natural Resources Police

06/14/2026

Boating season is in full swing, and we want everyone to have a safe day on the water. Remember that you are required to have a USCG-approved life preserver on board and accessible for every occupant. Play it safe and always wear your life jacket!

Learn more at WVdnr.gov/boating-safety.

06/13/2026

Happy Free Fishing Day! Today and tomorrow no license is required to fish in West Virginia’s public waters. While the license requirement is waived, all other regulations, including size and daily creel limits, remain in effect.

Have fun and stay safe! 🎣

06/12/2026

West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days start tomorrow! It’s the perfect chance to get back on the water or try fishing for the first time. While the license requirement is waived, all other regulations, including size and daily creel limits, remain in effect.

Learn more at wvdnr.gov/free-fishing-days.

06/11/2026

A hunter education course is your first step toward a lifetime of outdoor adventures. These courses cover everything from firearm safety to wildlife management and ethics.

We have several classes scheduled across the state in the coming weeks. Learn more and find a class near you 👉 wvdnr.gov/programs-publications/hunter-education.

06/09/2026

Did you know that in West Virginia, it is illegal to release any aquatic organism, including unused baitfish or crayfish, into public waters other than where they were captured?

Protect our waterways. When in doubt, throw it out!

06/05/2026

West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days are next weekend, June 13-14. Residents and nonresidents can fish public waters without a license. It’s the perfect time to introduce a friend to the sport! Just remember, all other daily creel and size limits still apply. Learn more at wvdnr.gov/free-fishing-days.

06/03/2026

Summer trout stockings are wrapped up, but the action is just beginning! Whether you're targeting bass or catfish, remember that all anglers 15 and older must have a valid 2026 license.

06/02/2026

Boating season is here! Join us for a FREE Boating Safety Education Course this Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Twin Falls Resort State Park. This course is required for anyone born on or after Dec. 31, 1986, who wants to operate a motorboat in West Virginia. Sign up now 👉 register-ed.com/events/view/244390

06/01/2026

Spend a week at West Virginia State Conservation Camp! From June 15-19, young adventurers ages 14-17 can explore forestry, wildlife and fisheries with the natural resources professionals while learning new skills such as archery and boating. It’s a chance to build lifelong friendships and discover your future career!

Questions or need help registering? Contact Officer Prickett at 304-825-6787.

05/30/2026

Heads up, dove hunters!

Dove limited hunt permits no longer required at South Branch while controlled hunt launches at Stonewall Jackson this fall ROMNEY, W.Va. — The West