West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Law Enforcement
The Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural
Resources is primarily responsible for the enforcement of the game
and fish laws and rules. Officers in the section carry on a continuing
program of Hunter Education and Boating Safety Education, as well
as enforce laws relating to littering, forestry, state parks, environmental/solid
waste, pleasure boating, and whitewater rafting. They also respond
during times of emergency such as floods and other natural disasters,
as well as assist the State Police during times of strife similar
to the large coal strikes in past decades. Conservation Officers
are the most visible of the division employees. A highly visible
force of uniformed officers is a deterrent to violations of the
natural resources laws.
You may contact the Law Enforcement Section by email or
by writing to:
Law Enforcement Section
Division of Natural Resources
Bldg. 3, Capitol Complex
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
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The Boating Safety Seven
- Wear your life jacket
- Take a boating safety class
- Carry all your required safety gear
- Know your boat and its limitations
- Follow the boating ‘rules of the road’
- Be aware of weather and water conditions
- Boat sober and be considerate of other boaters
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