WV Natural Resources Commission Meeting Rescheduled; Local Input Invited
The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission meeting originally set for Nov. 6 has been rescheduled to Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m., with district offices open statewide for public comment and a view-only livestream on the state's YouTube channel. Hunters, anglers and other outdoor users in McDowell County are urged to follow the meeting and, if possible, attend at their local district office to weigh in on wildlife and fisheries matters that affect hunting seasons, stocking and local outdoor economies.
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The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has moved its next Natural Resources Commission meeting from Nov. 6 to Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m., providing a statewide in-person and virtual access plan for the public. District offices across the state will be open to allow residents to provide public comment in person, while those who cannot attend locally can view the proceedings through a view-only livestream on the state’s official YouTube channel.
The commission oversees regulation of fish and wildlife resources in West Virginia, a remit that includes rules governing hunting seasons, bag limits, fish stocking, habitat management and related enforcement. Decisions made at these meetings can affect everyday users in McDowell County — including recreational and subsistence hunters and anglers, small businesses that serve outdoor visitors, and local conservation efforts tied to watershed health and habitat restoration.
Opening district offices for public comment gives McDowell County residents a tangible way to influence those decisions. In-person comment options allow stakeholders to present local concerns directly to commission members or agency staff, while the view-only livestream ensures transparency for those who prefer to follow proceedings from home. The WVDNR’s published notice and a companion announcement in West Virginia Daily News make the rescheduling and access options public across the state.
For McDowell County, where outdoor traditions are intertwined with local culture and the rural economy, timely engagement matters. Regulations adopted or amended by the commission can influence the timing of hunting seasons, the species and numbers of fish stocked in nearby waters, and enforcement priorities that shape safe and sustainable use of public lands. Public input also informs balancing of conservation goals with recreational and commercial uses — a process familiar in natural-resource governance worldwide.
Residents who plan to participate should check the WVDNR website for district office locations, any submission deadlines for comment, and additional meeting materials that the commission may post in advance. Those who cannot attend in person may watch the view-only YouTube livestream to stay informed, though remote viewers will not have the ability to speak during the meeting.
The rescheduled Dec. 11 meeting represents an opportunity for McDowell County hunters, anglers and outdoor advocates to make their perspectives known as the commission considers rules that will shape the coming seasons and the stewardship of the state’s natural resources.
