WVDNR Announces 2026 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey

To help hunters prepare for the fall seasons, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced its 2026 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey, which details the abundance of wild fruits and nuts produced by 18 species of trees and shrubs and forecasts game harvests for the coming year.
According to the survey, the mast index is 14% below the statewide long-term average and 16% below 2025.
“Overall hard mast production, especially red oak and…