SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — While annual public meetings on proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations were cancelled this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) encourages members of the public to submit comments by April 2.
Videos of WVDNR officials explaining the proposed regulation changes are available online at wvdnr.gov/regcomments.
Proposed changes include those for the 2021 hunting seasons for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear and wild boar. Comments will also be accepted on 2022-2023 general hunting and trapping regulations and 2022 fishing regulations.
Those who wish to comment can download a 2021 Sectional Meeting Questionnaire at wvdnr.gov. Copies of the questionnaire are also available at WVDNR district offices, the Elkins Operational Center and the South Charleston headquarters. Written comments should be postmarked by April 2 and mailed to:
Keith Krantz
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources Section
P.O. Box 67
Elkins, WV 26241
Hunters, trappers and anglers who have questions should contact their local district office at the numbers below.
District 1: 304-825-6787
District 2: 304-822-3551
District 3: 304-924-6211
District 4: 304-256-6947
District 5: 304-756-1023
District 6: 304-420-4550
Elkins Operations Center: 304-637-0245
