On Thursday, April 30, the West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will hold its quarterly meeting. This session includes several items critical to sportsmen, including final voting on 2026-2027 big game regulations and a first look at the 2027-2028 proposed rules.
Key Agenda Items for Sportsmen
This meeting is particularly significant as the Commission will review and vote on several major regulations for the upcoming year:
- Voting on 2026-2027 Big Game Regulations: This includes rules for Black Bear and Antlerless White-tailed Deer.
- State Park Deer Hunts: Review and approval by vote for the 2026 hunts.
- Proposed 2027-2028 Regulations: Initial review of proposed hunting, trapping, and fishing rules for future seasons.
- Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): An update on CWD in the West Virginia deer herd.
- Special Presentation: A presentation from the West Virginia Wildlife Federation.
Meeting Details
- Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Format: Hybrid (In-person and Online)
How to Participate
The Commission has adopted a statewide hybrid format to ensure all residents can provide input directly to agency staff and commissioners.
- In-Person (To Address the Commission): You must attend in person at one of the following locations if you wish to provide public comments:
- District 1: 1110 Railroad St, Farmington, WV 26571
- District 2: 1 Depot Street, Romney, WV 26757
- District 3 (Elkins Operation Center): 738 Ward Road, Elkins, WV 26241
- District 4: 2006 Robert C Byrd Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
- District 5 (WVDNR Headquarters): 112 California Avenue, Charleston, WV 25305
- District 6: 76 Conservation Way, Parkersburg, WV 26104
- Watch Online: A view-only livestream will be available on the West Virginia Department of Commerce’s YouTube channel.
Your voice is essential in defending our sporting way of life. Whether you attend in person at your local district office or watch the livestream, staying informed on these policy changes is vital for our community.
There has never been a more crucial time in sportsmen’s history than now to be involved and engaged in protecting our way of life. Share this email with your family and friends. Urge them to join the fight with you and the Sportsmen’s Alliance. The legacy of hunting, fishing, and trapping depends on our actions today.
