SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that its personnel will be conducting deer spotlight surveys in all WVDNR districts during the months of August and September.

During the survey period, WVDNR personnel will be driving designated routes and using spotlights at night to count deer from county roads. This method allows personnel to estimate the deer population, which is essential for making informed decisions regarding wildlife conservation and management.

This year’s surveys are scheduled from July 29 to August 12 and August 26 to September 11, and will begin one half hour after sunset.

Residents may notice clearly marked WVDNR vehicles with spotlights along these routes during the survey period. The spotlight surveys are conducted in a safe and controlled manner, with all necessary precautions taken to minimize any disruption to residents and wildlife. For inquiries regarding the deer spotlight surveys, residents may find contact information for their district WVDNR office at WVdnr.gov/contact.