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Protecting and preserving #WestVirginia’s natural resources so hunters, anglers & outdoor enthusiasts can experience awe and wonder in #AlmostHeaven 🎣🏹🌳

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Join us tomorrow at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center for our West Virginia Day Celebration. Bring the whole family to see our amazing native wildlife and celebrate the wild beauty of our state. 🐻🦉

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We recently partnered with the Army Corp of Engineers and American Chestnut Foundation to plant 100 chestnut trees at Burnsville Lake WMA. The orchard will help with furthering research and the reestablishment of the American chestnut to the wild.

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Let's talk about West Virginia’s state bird: the Northern Cardinal. Did you know this bird is a year-round resident of the Mountain State? Males have bright red plumage, while females are a beautiful brownish-tan with reddish tints. Have you spotted our state bird recently?

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Next time you cast a line in a West Virginia lake or stream, keep your eyes out for woody structures in the water. You never know what might be lurking beneath the surface! 🎣

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Applications are now open for a controlled waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA. Apply by Aug. 14 at https://t.co/bnxIJ1hepp for a chance to hunt this October. 🦆 https://t.co/3hgsFHMbuP

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Enjoying West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days? The adventure doesn't have to end this weekend! 🎣 Keep casting and making memories all year long by picking up your annual fishing license today. Get yours 👉 https://t.co/6hHLZq4O41.

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Happy Free Fishing Days! 🎉 Today and tomorrow, you can fish West Virginia's public waters for FREE without a license. Grab a friend who has never been and hit the water! Learn more 👉 https://t.co/KUI0jNCuAe.

Where are you casting a line today? 🎣

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Enjoy Free Fishing Days with the family! Join us tomorrow for a FREE youth fishing derby at the Bowden State Fish Hatchery from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 🎣 It's a fantastic way to introduce the next generation to the outdoors.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/KUI0jNCuAe

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We need your eyes in the woods! 👀 Help WVDNR biologists protect the Eastern Newt from wildlife disease. Become a citizen scientist by using the Survey123 app to track and report your newt sightings while you're out exploring. 🦎

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/Q7kELsej0g.

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West Virginia hunters harvested 12,006 turkeys during the 2026 spring gobbler season, a 12% increase over 2025! 📈

Youth harvests also increased more than 28%. See full harvest totals by county at the link below! 🦃 https://t.co/2dAX64yY02

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It's Wild Turtle Week and we thought we'd "shell-e-brate!" Did you know the Mountain State is home to 13 species of turtles? How many have you seen?

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Congrats to our 2026 Gold Rush Giveaway winners and thanks to everyone who participated this year! 🎣✨ View the full list of winners and learn more 👇 https://t.co/SfgOSshkXu

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Looking for a family adventure this summer? Check out the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center! It’s an amazing place for kids and adults to get hands-on and learn about West Virginia’s diverse plants and animals. Plan your visit 👉 https://t.co/8reNi3yELU.

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🗓️ Mark your calendars for West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days! On June 13-14, anyone can fish public waters for FREE without a license. Plan a fishing trip with your family and discover why West Virginia is an angler's paradise! Details 👉 https://t.co/KUI0jNCuAe 🎣

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Celebrate West Virginia Day with us on June 20 at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center. It's the perfect weekend to bring the family, see native wildlife and enjoy our state's wild beauty. 🦌🦅

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/INOdSEChuo

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Spring trout stockings are wrapped up until October, but the fishing action is just heating up! Summer is the perfect time to cast a line for bass, bluegill and other warmwater fish in our beautiful lakes and rivers. Get your license and get out there! ☀️🎣

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Let’s talk about our state animal: the black bear! Did you know black bears are not true hibernators? They go into a lighter sleep called torpor. These omnivores eat mostly plants, and their cubs weigh just 8 ounces at birth.

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Mark your calendars! The youth fishing derby at Little Beaver State Park is this Saturday from 9-12. Registration is 9-10:30 a.m. This free event is open to anglers ages 3-14, who must be registered by an adult to participate and be eligible for prizes.

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As you enjoy your evenings this summer, we encourage you to use outdoor lighting responsibly to lessen the impact on nighttime insects that require darkness to mate and navigate. Learn more at https://t.co/PUo1Ziha80.