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Start Exploring. Retreat into the West Virginia wilderness for world-class hunting. Acres of wide-open public lands await for your next hunting excursion. A fisherman’s dream, West Virginia is home to 20,000+ miles of streams and 100+ fishing lakes. Cast your line in wide-open lakes and expansive rivers.
Operated by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, the Wildlife Center is dedicated to presenting visitors a realistic and factual understanding of our state’s wildlife.
West Virginia’s diverse landscape is home to a wide array of plants, animals and fungi. Here, you’ll find more than 57 species of amphibians and reptiles, 70 wild mammals, 178 species of fish, nearly 300 species of bird and numerous species of plants and fungi.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources maintains 96 wildlife management areas (WMAs) all over the state, providing visitors and residents with undisturbed hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation.
West Virginia is home to at least 70 different wild mammals. Four of West Virginia’s mammals—the Virginia big-eared bat, Indiana bat, West Virginia northern flying squirrel and extirpated eastern cougar—are federally listed as endangered.
The ungulates, or hoofed animals, consists of four species in West Virginia. These are the white-tailed deer, elk, and boar. The white-tailed deer is easily one of the most recognizable species of mammal in the state, providing opportunities for both wildlife viewers and sportsmen.
Celebrate West Virginia Wildlife. Your favorite calendar is back with an incredible 40th anniversary edition that celebrates West Virginia’s diverse wildlife species and rich outdoor traditions.
West Virginia DNR information about hunting in West Virginia. Find rules, regulations, license and game check information.
Click, print, and enjoy your hunting or fishing experience. Purchase and print your West Virginia Hunting and Fishing License online through the WVDNR online Licensing and Game Check System.
Plants & Animals. Our goal as the Division of Natural Resources is to protect and preserve wildlife and wildlife habitat for future generations. We encourage people to get outdoors while admiring what nature has to offer. However, we encourage everyone to watch and learn and leave wildlife wild.