West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

[1] The WVDNR is responsible for wildlife management, hunting and fishing regulations, and boater safety and also oversees state parks and resorts.

Officers in the section carry on a continuing program of Hunter Education and Boating Safety Education, as well as enforce laws relating to littering, forestry, state parks, environmental/solid waste, pleasure boating, and whitewater rafting.

They also respond to emergencies, including floods and other natural disasters, as well as provide assistance to the West Virginia State Police where necessary.

[4] The Natural Resources Police are maintained under Chapter 20, article 7 of the West Virginia Code.

The Wildlife Resources Section also operates the West Virginia State Wildlife Center at French Creek, which is a zoological park exhibiting a variety of animals native to West Virginia.

Mason Lake at Pedlar Wildlife Management Area
Bison at the State Wildlife Center
Bowden Fish Hatchery