Division of Natural Resources

With Coyotes ‘Here To Stay,’ W.Va. Wildlife Professionals Urge Caution

Gale Riner’s small, Morgan County farm neighbors a ridge that locals have dubbed “coyote alley.” Along its slopes, she said it is common to hear coyotes prowling.

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Sometimes Fatal Disease Reported In Deer From 18 W.Va. Counties

Bow hunting season is already underway for deer in West Virginia, and rifle season is fast approaching. But state wildlife management officials say hunters venturing into the woods this fall should keep an eye out for visibly ill deer.

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Young Osprey Returns To The Wild

The 5-month-old Osprey was a little shy at first, looking around at all the cameras shuttering. Its large eyes, dotted with a piercing pupil, scanned the crowd gathered to see this young bird be introduced back into the wild. 

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New Aerial Tramway Coming To Fayette County Park Next Year

Construction is currently underway for a new aerial tram in Fayette County's Hawk's Nest State Park following the closure of its decades-old tram system in 2022.

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