If you have questions about a specific regulation, please contact a fisheries biologist at a nearby WVDNR District Office. and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be. The goal of our fisheries management is to create statewide sportfishing opportunities with equal and sustainable levels of harvest for anglers, while preserving our unique fish communities. Acts 2:19-21 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the. They are often adopted to prevent over harvesting of sport fish, protect spawning fish, maintain healthy populations and/or to protect vulnerable species.īefore implementing a new regulation, the WVDNR carefully collects biological information and considers anglers attitudes and preferences.
Regulations are established for a variety of reasons. In addition to downloading the above resources, printed copies of current regulations can be found at authorized fishing license agents or at your DNR District Office.įisheries biologists utilize regulations to provide the best possible recreational fishing opportunities for anglers, while protecting West Virginia’s fish resources.
