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serene lake Wildlife Education

The West Virginia Wildlife Diversity Program (WDP) and Natural Heritage Program are responsible for those species listed by the federal government as threatened or endangered, as well as nongame wildlife and their habitats. It also administers many outreach programs and provides vital assessment information.
Ginseng Ginseng Roots Must Be Weight Receipted by March 31 
Spring Forest Fire Season is March 1 - May 31

Between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., no outdoor burning will be permitted.


West Virginia WILD blog
March - The Transition Month-Crappie and Trout

 It may be a little early for bass but crappie and trout fishing is starting to heat up.

The great thing about crappie fishing is that there always seem to be enough to keep the kid’s attention. Kids like success and action in whatever they are doing to hold their attention.