West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Agency overview
Preceding agencies
  • West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
  • West Virginia Conservation Commission
JurisdictionThe state of West Virginia
Headquarters324 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston, West Virginia
Agency executives
  • Brett W. McMillion, Director
  • Brian Bolyard, Deputy Director of Operations
Websitewww.wvdnr.gov

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is an agency of the government of the U.S. state of West Virginia. While formerly known as the cabinet-level Department of Natural Resources, it is now part of the West Virginia Department of Commerce.[1] The WVDNR is responsible for wildlife management, hunting and fishing regulations, and boater safety and also oversees state parks and resorts.[2] It also operates the West Virginia State Wildlife Center, a zoo in French Creek that exhibits West Virginian wildlife.[3]

  1. ^ West Virginia Department of Commerce
  2. ^ West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
  3. ^ "West Virginia Wildlife Center".