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News Releases
  1. May 20, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of May 13 - 17

    ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of May 13, 2013:   Anthony Creek Bear Rocks...

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  2. May 20, 2013
    Division of Natural Resources Seeks Input from Stonewall Jackson Anglers

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be conducting an angler survey...

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  3. May 20, 2013
    Division of Natural Resources Warns: Don’t Feed the Bears!

        BECKLEY, W.Va. – The Division of Natural Resources reminds all West Virginia residents that feeding black...

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  4. May 17, 2013
    National Safe Boating Week promotion aims to increase safety certifications

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- National Safe Boating Week, which begins Saturday, May 18, provides a not-to-be-missed opportunity...

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  5. May 17, 2013
    State record rainbow trout caught in Berkeley County

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A state record rainbow trout was recently caught by Tony Corbin of Gerrardstown, W.Va., according to...

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  6. May 16, 2013
    Kids to Parks Day May 18

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Kids to Parks Day is a National Park Trust program to encourage youth to get outdoors. State parks...

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  7. May 14, 2013
    Blackwater Falls boardwalk reopens following storm repairs

    DAVIS, W.Va. – Although it will be some time before the vegetative area at Blackwater Falls State Park’s iconic falls has...

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  8. May 13, 2013
    Wonderful West Virginia celebrates sesquicentennial with all-photo “A Day in the Life” issue and release of new iPad version

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The June 2013 issue of Wonderful West Virginia magazine, now on sale, celebrates its namesake’s 150th...

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  9. May 10, 2013
    Anglers and Boaters Asked to Help Protect West Virginia Waters

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking anglers and boaters to...

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  10. May 10, 2013
    Catchable Channel Catfish to be Stocked by WVDNR in May

                PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural...

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  11. May 10, 2013
    New Sporting Clays Facility Opening at Canaan Valley Resort

    Ribbon Cutting set for May 17, 11 a.m.     DAVIS, W.Va. – A new sporting clays five stand clay target field...

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  12. May 9, 2013
    Remote Control Aircraft Event at Hawks Nest State Park May 18, 2013

        ANSTED, W.Va. – Airplanes and helicopters will be flying at Hawks Nest State Park, Saturday May 18, but they...

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  13. May 6, 2013
    WVDNR seeks help locating whip-poor-wills

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources needs help in locating whip-poor...

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  14. May 3, 2013
    Enforcement of No Swimming Regulation at Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area

        GRAFTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that swimming from the...

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  15. May 3, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 29 – May 3

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of April 29, 2013:   Anthony Creek Bear...

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  16. May 2, 2013
    Pickin’ and singin’ at the 19th annual North Bend Bluegrass Festival May 10-11

    CAIRO, W.Va. – The 19th annual Bluegrass Festival at North Bend State Park features seven bands over a two-day period, May 10-11...

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  17. May 2, 2013
    50th year of operation - Climb Cheat Mountain on the Cass Scenic Railroad in 2013

    Golden Anniversary Run Scheduled June 15 CASS, W.Va. – In 1900, a community’s economy would rely on logging timber on Cheat...

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  18. May 1, 2013
    Catfish Stockings begin in mid-May 2013 Angler Rewards Possible at West Virginia State Parks

    PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Catfish stocking begins in mid-May in West Virginia, and that provides another opportunity to encourage...

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  19. May 1, 2013
    Rendezvous on the River May 8-11on Blennerhassett Island

    PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Blennerhassett Island is the host site for the 25th annual Rendezvous on the River on May 8-11. The event...

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  20. April 30, 2013
    North Bend State Park offers introduction to mountain biking

        CAIRO, W.Va. – Mountain biking is an outdoor pursuit that anyone can master who rides a bicycle. “And like...

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  21. April 30, 2013
    Six Saturdays focus on nature at Blennerhassett Island

         PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is the setting for a series of nature...

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  22. April 30, 2013
    Civil War Encampment Featured at North Bend State Park, May 3-4

        CAIRO, W.Va. – North Bend State Park will host a Civil War encampment at the Old Playground Area May 3 and 4,...

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  23. April 29, 2013
    Company House Rental Reservations Now Online at Cass Scenic Railroad

    CASS, W.Va. – New for 2013, and just in time for its 50th anniversary, company houses rentals may be reserved at Cass Scenic...

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  24. April 29, 2013
    Cabin Rentals More Affordable Mid-week at Select West Virginia State Parks

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Select West Virginia State Parks and Forests with cabins extend a 20 percent discount on overnight...

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  25. April 26, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 22-26

       ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of April 22, 2013:   Anthony Creek Back Fork of...

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  26. April 25, 2013
    Staged for fun, Pipestem State Park Amphitheater announces variety of outdoor entertainment in 2013

        PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Pipestem Resort State Park in Summers County has a variety of entertainment planned for the...

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  27. April 24, 2013
    Physical Agility Tests for West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer candidates May 17 or May 18, 2013

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Physical Agility Tests (PAT) have been scheduled for anyone interested in applying...

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  28. April 24, 2013
    “Giant Bear” at Coopers Rock State Forest Makes Earth Day Debut; State Animal Celebrated for Sesquicentennial Salute

    BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. – A very big Eco-Bear stands on a rock surveying Coopers Rock State Forest. He was sighted on the forest...

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  29. April 23, 2013
    West Virginia State Parks Present: The Roots of Un-Civil War - The 250th Anniversary of Cornstalk’s Campaign

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In West Virginia, 2013 will be marked by numerous historical commemorative events highlighting the...

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  30. April 22, 2013
    Bike the Park Day at Twin Falls Gears Up for May 4

        MULLENS, W.Va. – The annual Bike the Park Day at Twin Falls State Park is scheduled for May 4 beginning with...

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Hoy Murphy, Jr.
Hoy Murphy, Jr.
Hoy.R.Murphy@wv.gov
Phone (304) 957-9365
Subject(s): DNR, GES