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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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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.

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🔎 Have you spotted the elusive Blue Ghost Firefly? Our biologists need your help tracking their populations! Become a citizen scientist today and report your sightings online to help us protect this unique species. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/Q7kELsej0g

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Which @wvstateparks has your favorite fishing spot? 🎣

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West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days are June 13-14. If you’ve never fished before or it’s been a while since you’ve cast a line, these two days are a perfect opportunity for you to enjoy a fishing trip.

Learn more and plan your trip 👉 https://t.co/KUI0jNCuAe.

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West Virginia has many lakes with plenty of fish to catch and easy access for both boats and bank anglers. Learn more about West Virginia’s fishing lakes, streams and rivers at https://t.co/D5ngJqTaLI.

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The Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center in Alum Creek offers a unique and enriching experience where families and school groups can learn about West Virginia’s wildlife. https://t.co/AYsZASAFnY

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Did you know that the common snapping turtle is the largest turtle in West Virginia? These turtles are semi-aquatic and have very powerful jaws. They are omnivores and mostly consume fish, small amphibians, insects and plants.

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Finding a trout stocking location near you is easy in West Virginia.

📰 Check pages 6-7 in the Fishing Regulations Summary at https://t.co/M5Vi7Z862M.
☎️ Call 304-558-3399
🌐 Visit https://t.co/D5ngJqTaLI

📍Trout Run (Cacapon River Tributary)

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Happy Memorial Day! As you spend time outside today, take a moment to appreciate the brave men and women who gave their lives so we could enjoy our freedom and West Virginia’s natural beauty. 🇺🇸

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As the spring gobbler season closes today, we want to thank all the hunters who participated and help keep West Virginia’s hunting traditions alive.

Just remember that you have 24 hours after the season closes to check in your game. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/0idPBZ3iKV

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Changes are coming to dove hunting in West Virginia. Starting this season, no lottery permit is required to hunt mourning doves at South Branch WMA. In District 3, a new controlled dove hunt at Stonewall Jackson WMA will take place Sept. 1-2. https://t.co/0vpsh3RuDL