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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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Want to stay informed about your favorite hunting and fishing opportunities? Watch the latest Natural Resources Commission meeting video to learn how we are managing West Virginia wildlife for your next adventure. Stay up to date here: https://t.co/dCESEU7miu.

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Looking for a cure to the mid-week blues? Spend the day on West Virginia’s iconic Bluestone Lake or enjoy a quiet evening on the banks of the winding Bluestone River.

Where do you cast your line after a long week of work? Let us know in the comments! 🎣

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Looking for a fun, free weekend adventure with the kids before summer wraps up? Explore the interactive indoor exhibits and beautiful shaded trails at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center at Forks of Coal State Natural Area! 🌿🦉
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Mark your calendars! The Becoming an Outdoors Woman fall workshop is September 25-27 at Cacapon Resort State Park.

Learn more and register ➡️ https://t.co/0JJl7BZUtL.

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Did you know the Northern Flying Squirrel is one of only two native flying squirrel species in North America? While they don’t actually fly, they use a special membrane between their legs to glide gracefully from tree to tree! 🐿️

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Get a head start on planning your fall hunting adventures! Download your copy of the 2026-2027 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary today.

👉 https://t.co/RlwTiswa6m. 🦌🦃

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Applications for the controlled dove hunt at Stonewall Jackson WMA on Sept. 1-2 are due tomorrow, August 1. This is a great early-season opportunity, so log into your account and submit your lottery application before midnight tomorrow!

Apply 👉 https://t.co/bnxIJ1hepp

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The Natural Resources Commission quarterly meeting is TONIGHT at 6 p.m.! 🗣️ Join us in person or tune in via the online livestream. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/HmZJtLCD7f.

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Did you know the pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America? These forest birds are famous for pecking deep, characteristically rectangular holes in trees while hunting for insects. The markings can be so deep they actually cause small trees to break in half!

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Records are made to be broken! 🎣 West Virginia tracks state record fish by both weight and length, giving every angler a shot at making history. Learn more 👉https://t.co/agSsIxjISP.

📸: Chain Pickeral caught by Matt Born of Reedsville

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From extirpated in the 1800s to a thriving herd today, West Virginia’s elk reintroduction in 2016 brought back a native species and expands future outdoor opportunities for wildlife watchers. Learn about elk management 👉https://t.co/NwZ6d4pcHB.

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Be a safe and conscientious steward of our state’s natural resources by downloading the 2026-2027 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary at https://t.co/RlwTiswa6m.

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Mark your calendars for the Annual Rendezvous at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center on July 31 to August 1! Bring the family to explore a living history encampment and see native wildlife. ⛺🐻

Plan your visit 👉 https://t.co/INOdSEChuo.

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The next Natural Resources Commission quarterly meeting takes place one week from today on July 30 at 6 p.m. Join us in person or watch the online livestream. Meeting details 👉 https://t.co/HmZJtLCD7f.

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Did you know the Virginia opossum is North America’s only marsupial? These unique critters carry their young in a pouch, sport 50 teeth, have opposable thumbs on their back feet and are highly resistant to rabies and snake venom!

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Looking for an exciting summer challenge? 🎣 Grab your fishing gear and hit West Virginia’s creeks and rivers for some fast-paced smallmouth bass action.

Don’t forget your license 👉 https://t.co/6hHLZq4O41

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Hunting season will be here before you know it! Make sure you are up to date on all season changes by downloading the 2026-2027 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary at https://t.co/RlwTiswa6m.

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Keep the summer boredom at bay with a trip to the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center today! Learn more 👉https://t.co/hXHvJnrOdV.