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  1. May 16, 2012
    WVDNR stocking catchable channel catfish

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is stocking more than 8,000...

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  2. May 16, 2012
    Greenbrier River Trail induction to Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, June 2

        MARLINTON, W.Va. – The Greenbrier River Trail will join the ranks of the Katy Trail State Park in Missouri...

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  3. May 15, 2012
    Sign up for great summer lifeguarding jobs at Babcock State Park or Kanawha State Forest

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Lifeguarding is great work experience in an outdoor setting. Lifeguarding positions...

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  4. May 15, 2012
    Cannonball! Food splash at Pipestem Resort State Park

    Snack bar returns after seven years     PIPESTEM, W.Va. – The snack bar at Pipestem Resort State Park’s...

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  5. May 15, 2012
    Catfishing casts out tagged rewards at eight W.Va State Parks

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Catfish in the Parks” is a “Get Outdoors” initiative for kids and families to...

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  6. May 11, 2012
    Mountaineer Food Bank receives $75,000 donation from 2011 One Shot Deer Hunt event for Hunters Helping the Hungry

    GASSAWAY, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro has presented a check to the Mountaineer...

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  7. May 11, 2012
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of May 7-11, 2012

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of May 7, 2012: ...

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  8. May 9, 2012
    High Water Forecast Cancels “Rendezvous on the River” at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

        PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – “Rendezvous on the River,” scheduled on Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park May...

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  9. May 4, 2012
    West Virginia DNR and Plum Creek expand state’s first and oldest public-private partnership to improve trout fishing

    LEWISBURG, W. Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and Plum Creek today announced they are expanding a...

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  10. May 4, 2012
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 30 – May 4, 2012

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of April 30, 2012: ...

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  11. May 3, 2012
    Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Opens May 4

    Coast Guard Approves Island Belle Sternwheeler for Service     PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The U.S. Coast Guard has...

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  12. May 1, 2012
    Ohio River Provides Two New State Record Fish

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two state record fish were caught recently from the Ohio River, according to...

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  13. May 1, 2012
    Division of Natural Resources Warns: Don’t Feed the Bears!

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all West Virginia...

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  14. April 30, 2012
    Division of Natural Resources Employees Recognized for Outstanding Efforts in Communications and Wildlife Restoration

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) employee Arthur L. Shomo and...

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  15. April 27, 2012
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 23-27, 2012

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of April 23, 2012: ...

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  16. April 27, 2012
    Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Classes available at Pipestem Resort State Park

        PIPESTEM, W.Va. – American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification classes are getting underway at Pipestem...

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  17. April 27, 2012
    Irish Road Bowling hits the road at Pipestem State Park and Kanawha State Forest

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An Appalachian spring welcomes Irish Road Bowlers to southern West Virginia. Irish...

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  18. April 27, 2012
    Leave Young Wildlife Alone

        FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) advises people to leave all young...

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  19. April 26, 2012
    Golf Academies at Cacapon Resort State Park cater to the average Bubba

        BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – Unlike 2012 Masters Tournament champion Bubba Watson, who never took a golf lesson,...

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  20. April 26, 2012
    April snow creates ski pass savings in 2012/2013 at Canaan Valley Resort State Park

        DAVIS, W.Va. – Late April snowfall in Tucker County has inspired a limited-time discount rate for next ski...

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  21. April 26, 2012
    An Eco-idea yields “A Sleeping Giant” art sculpture at Coopers Rock State Forest

    BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. – A giant rests against a tree in the picnic area at Coopers Rock State Forest. He began his nap on Earth...

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  22. April 26, 2012
    Captain Kitchen Takes the Helm of the Island Belle Sternwheeler at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

        PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Captain Gary Kitchen will take the helm of Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park’s...

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  23. April 26, 2012
    Cacapon Resort State Park celebrates 75 years with “Diamond Jubilee” discounts

        BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – Cacapon Resort State Park invites park fans to celebrate its 75th anniversary by...

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  24. April 26, 2012
    West Virginia State Parks Participating in Pocahontas County May Geocache Challenge

        MARLINTON, W.Va. – West Virginia state parks in Pocahontas County are participating in the Nature’s Mountain...

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  25. April 20, 2012
    West Virginia’s Spring Gobbler Season Opens April 23, 2012

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all spring gobbler...

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  26. April 20, 2012
    Spring Gobbler Survey and Poaching Information

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The spring turkey hunting season in West Virginia begins April 23 and runs through...

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  27. April 20, 2012
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 16-20, 2012

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of April 16, 2012:   ...

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  28. April 19, 2012
    April events are Earth-wise at West Virginia's state parks and forests

                SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An early spring makes events and...

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  29. April 19, 2012
    Nature & Earth Day Extravaganza Twin Falls Resort State Park April 21, 2012

        MULLENS, W.Va. – Twin Falls Resort State Park will host its first Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 21...

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Hoy Murphy, Jr.
Hoy Murphy, Jr.
Hoy.R.Murphy@wv.gov
Phone (304) 957-9365
Subject(s): DNR, GES