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  1. West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 30 – May 4, 2012

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of April 30, 2012: ...

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  2. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Opens May 4

    Coast Guard Approves Island Belle Sternwheeler for Service     PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The U.S. Coast Guard has...

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  3. WVDNR stocking catchable channel catfish

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is stocking more than 8,000...

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  4. Sign up for great summer lifeguarding jobs at Babcock State Park or Kanawha State Forest

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Lifeguarding is great work experience in an outdoor setting. Lifeguarding positions...

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  5. High Water Forecast Cancels “Rendezvous on the River” at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

        PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – “Rendezvous on the River,” scheduled on Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park May...

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  6. Big Tree Champion Crowned in West Virginia

    FARMINGTON, W.Va. – American Forests’ newly released National Register of Big Trees named Monongalia County’s Virginia pine the...

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  7. Catfishing casts out tagged rewards at eight W.Va State Parks

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Catfish in the Parks” is a “Get Outdoors” initiative for kids and families to...

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  8. Public tour at Coopers Rock State Forest scheduled for May 19

      BECKLEY, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Coopers Rock State Forest...

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DNR Director’s Blog
WV Wild blog by DNR Director Frank Jezioro
Be sure to read West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro’s entertaining stories and observations about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities every month in
West Virginia Wild.

Timber Sales

The WV Division of Forestry is offering marked timber for sale. Click location for details.

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Spring Wildflowers
Spring Wildflowers
Spring wildflowers bring color to the West Virginia hills. Celebrate the season by attending walks at many West Virginia State Parks.

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Wildlife Diversity Program
Wildlife Diversity Program
The West Virginia Wildlife Diversity Program and the Natural Heritage Program feature information about wildlife, plants, birds and animals that call this state home.

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Managed Timberland
Managed Timberland
The Managed Timberland Program provides significant tax incentives for forest landowners who practice sustainable forestry on their property.

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Geology of Canaan Valley
Geology of Canaan Valley
The geologic setting of West Virginia’s state parks can teach us a lot about the natural history of our state and region.

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