Hunting west virginia division of natural resources. The buck firearms season is an exciting time for hunters and we want to remind folks to not only be safe but to enjoy their time hunting in our beautiful state, said paul johansen, chief of the west virginia division of natural resources wildlife resources section. Several changes made in hunting seasons news, sports. For west virginia hunters, buck season truly is the big kahuna. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection. West virginia deer gun season kill totals down from 2018 cbs. Deer of either sex may be taken full season in the incorporated limits of any city or town in virginia that allows firearms deer hunting except in the cities of chesapeake, suffolk, and virginia beach, but only with the specific weapons authorized by each individual city or town. West virginias archery and crossbow seasons open sept. Deer archery and crossbow september 30 december 31 deer antlerless. If you wish, instead, to receive a printed copy, please visit an authorized hunting license agent or request a copy from a dnr district office. South charleston, wv the fall wild turkey hunting season in west virginia opens october in selected counties. Ap the number of antlered whitetailed deer killed in west virginia during the twoweek firearms season.
A look into west virginias long hunting history october 25, 2018. A breakdown of the combined 2018 deer seasons reveals 44,599 bucks were harvested during the traditional buck firearm season, 32,751. Everything you need to plan your west virginia hunting trips for 2020. Also, the black bear archery and crossbow seasons will no longer be split. The department of game and inland fisheries will post the virginia hunting dates around this time come back soon to check our when the start of virginia deer season, virginia turkey season and the most fun virginia dove seasons will begin. A breakdown of the combined 2018 deer seasons reveals 44,599 bucks were harvested during the traditional buck firearm season, 32,751 antlerless deer were. Fall wild turkey hunting season dates and open counties have changed. Photo courtesy of the west virginia department of commerce. Antlerless deer hunting season dates and open counties have changed. Hunters should see plenty of deer this year due to the season opening close to the rut, or, mating season.
Military hunting and fishing presents west virginia. There is no late muzzleloader season in clarke county and on private lands in frederick county since it occurs during the general firearms season. Sunday hunting will be legal on public lands throughout west virginia, and. Please, refer to the 20172018 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary for additional details on this special split antlerless deer season. Information is subject to change due to legislation passed during the 201 7 general assembly. Wild boar archery and crossbow september 28 december 31 split season february 7 february 9. Bear hunting will take place only in counties where a twobear limit is in effect. For more information, including information on areaspecific. Important changes to west virginias fall hunting seasons are included in the new 20182019 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary, which officials at the w. The west virginia division of natural resources dnr predicts the wild turkey harvest this fall will be similar to the 2011 fall hunting season, when hunters took 1,186 turkeys in 33 counties. According to the west virginia division of wildlife, hunters took a total of 108,160 deer during the 2017 season. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 west virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 20172018 hunting season.
Buck whitetailed deer west virginias 2018 buck gun season runs nov. Deer hunters west of the blue ridge mountains may take both of their season limit of two antlered deer during the early muzzleloading season. Wild boar seasons will be split, with the second portion for gun, archery and crossbow to be held feb. Everything you need to plan your hunting trips, from maps to regulations and beyond. As part of our comprehensive guide to us hunting seasons by state on this page you will find out when is hunting season for west virginia. New hunting regulations include early bear season in southern. Wild boar gun october 26 november 2 1 split season february 7 february 9. A an additional early black bear hunting season may lure northern hunters into west virginia s southernmost counties. Dnr releases total number of deer killed over 2017 seasons. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. West virginia hunters harvest 108856 deer during fall. It is the second year since its conception, and most. Hunting season changes explained in 20182019 west virginia.
Hunters also can check the 2017 2018 hunting and trapping. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 2017 2018 hunting season. Seasons, dates and bag limits do not apply to wildlife management areas. Sunday hunting will be legal in all 55 counties on private land only, with written permission, beginning july 6, 2017. Washington washington big game hunting washington fishing washington turkey hunting washington waterfowl hunting. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. In recent seasons, the gap has narrowed to less than 15,000.
Virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Resident and nonresident youth hunters 15 years of age and under or holders of a valid apprentice hunting license, when in compliance with all applicable laws and licenses, may hunt when accompanied and directly supervised by an adult over the age of 18 who has a valid virginia hunting license or is exempt from purchasing a hunting license. Hunting and fishing are two of the most popular activities in west virginia, and they have a significant economic impact throughout the state. The wild turkey population has increased from an estimated 2,000 birds in 1970 to an estimated 265,000 birds in 2015. West virginia hunters harvest 108,160 deer in 2017 wv dnr. Tags hunting, spring gobbler season, turkey season, west virginia. West virginia hunting regulations meet mcdowell county. The states hunting calendar for 201819 will start on sept. This year, there are more changes in the hunting regulations than what i. West virginias buck, antlerlessdeer seasons open nov. West virginias buck firearms season underway huntington news. Wvs 2018 hunting season will extend into 2019 news. New hunting regulations include early bear season in southern w.
An additional 150 birds were acquired from west virginia in a trade for 100 river otters. Season 3 episode 2 backwoods trapper trapping southern west virginia. This includes a total of 77,711 during the firearms seasons 44,127 bucks and 33,584 antlerless. West virginia hunting seasons offer every hunter an unforgettable opportunity to catch animals in its scenic woods and explore numerous hunting areas. The 2018 west virginia buck firearms season will start monday, nov. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits. West virginias fall wild turkey season opens october. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of applicable federal regulations on federal lands forest service, national recreation areas, etc. A breakdown of the combined 2017 deer seasons reveals 44,127 bucks were harvested during the traditional buck firearm season, 33,584. Eithersex deer hunting days west of the blue ridge. This website exists to provide people with the latest hunting season dates and information for states across america. West virginia provides a diverse selection of recreational opportunities for the avid hunter. Big game harvest numbers now official news, sports, jobs the.
Keep in mind, though, that wyoming doesnt have a firearm season for bucks, a muzzleloader season or an antlerlessdeer firearm season. Arrowgun a pneumaticpowered air gun that fires an arrow. If youre looking for hunting seasons in the united states, youve come to the right place. West virginia deer hunting season hunting in the usa. From the wv department of natural resources south charleston west virginia s 2018 archery and crossbow seasons for whitetailed deer, black bear and wild boar will open saturday, sept.
Learn more about new hunting rules for 20192020, including changes to deer hunting regulations. Oct 15, 2017 please, refer to the 2017 2018 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary for additional details on this special split antlerless deer season. The corps of engineers coe allows hunting on some, but not all, coe properties. The spring gobbler season is scheduled to open on april 20, the youth season is expanding to two days and turkey hunters can anticipate increased harvest opportunities. This is one of the best places for hunting due to an incredible variety in game and wonderful scenery and nature. Huntingseasonhq is the source for all 20192020 information. Squirrel hunting season opens in september news register. Hunters in west virginia harvested 3,160 black bears during the combined 2017 archery and firearms seasons, which is the second highest recorded bear kill in state history. Leave papers shall be carried while hunting or trapping. Ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. I created this page so because i truly enjoy checking out the pics of bucks local hunters have taken. Preliminary counts indicate hunters harvested 108,160 whitetailed deer in west virginia during the 2017 seasons.
The regulations brochure is available at hunting and fishing license agents, dnr district offices, dnr elkins and south charleston offices and online at. There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for a wide range of wild game species. New to the 2016 2017 deer hunting season is the ware creek wma in new kent county. Species opening date closing date daily bag limit possession limit season limit. For the 2018 hunting season, hunting on sunday is now legal on public land across west virginia. The best guide for west virginia hunting seasons, 2018 2019.
West virginia archery and crossbow season kicks off on saturday. Several important changes in the states fall hunting seasons are included in the new 20182019 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary. Resident bear hunting license privileges to hunt black bear in west virginia, residents must have a valid class a, ab, x, xj, q, lifetime class al or abl license accompanied by a bear damage stamp class ds. Hunters in west virginia registered 108,856 whitetailed deer through the electronic game checking system during the recently completed buck. A bear damage stamp class ds is not required of landowners, senior citizens, underage, military, disabled veterans and former pows. Wild turkeys now exist in all 100 counties in the state and all 100 counties now have a spring gobbler season. These dates are for the 20172018 hunting seasons only, dates for 20162017 can be found here. Charleston ap west virginia s mountaineer heritage hunting season began jan 9, two weeks after most hunting seasons have closed.
General regulations 4 west virginia hunting and trapping prohibitions continued. Aug 10, 2018 sunday hunting is legal on public lands throughout west virginia. Bait bait shall mean any food, grain, or other consumable substance that could serve as a lure or attractant. If you wish to receive a printed copy instead, visit an authorized hunting license agent or request a. Vdgif can issue no more than 750 swan hunting permits to holders of a valid virginia hunting license. Virginia hunting seasons take place throughout the year in the beautiful appalachian mountains. The big game harvest figures for all of west virginia big game hunting seasons black bear, whitetailed deer, wild boar and wild turkey are. This years edition of west virginia s hunting regulations is available online right now.
Each permittee will be authorized to take one tundra swan during the season. In the dog days of summer, west virginias hunters start thinking toward the weeks ahead. Deer hunting firearms seasons virginia hunting denotes earn a buck eab county. Hunting seasons west virginia division of natural resources. Self filmed deer hunting late season action in georgia. There have also been additional hunting lands added to several existing wmas. Armed forces while on military leave, may hunt or trap in season without obtaining a license.
West virginias buck firearms season underway huntington. The publication is now available at all west virginia hunting and fishing license agents and division of natural resources district offices, as well as. May 22, 20 hunting season is upon us again and many hunters in the west virginia area are looking forward to getting the opportunity to head out once again. Its important to protect yourself against tick bites when spending time outdoors in the spring and summer. West virginia hunting season pays tribute to early. A black bear hides in a thicket in rural west virginia. Only hunters with a valid 2017 2018 tundra swan hunting permit issued by vdgif shall be authorized to hunt tundra swans. Wear blaze orange when hiking in fall, winter or spring, and take other safety precautions. We will post the new virginia hunting calendar every year sometime after the 4th of july. May 09, 2018 a brandnew firearm season will take place oct. Division of natural resources officials expect paper copies to be available by aug. Deer hunting firearms seasons virginia hunting seasons. Definitions archery tackle as used in this digest, archery tackle includes longbow, recurve bow, compound bow, slingbow, and crossbow.
Active duty military west virginia residents on active duty in the u. Please select the state you are interested in by clicking the icon below. Wisconsin wisconsin fishing wisconsin deer hunting. Several important changes in the states fall hunting seasons for deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new 20172018 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary. Thought it would be fun to have a central location that someone could. Virginia virginia migratory game bird hunting virginia hunting virginia fishing. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or the ohio administrative code oac. Aug 31, 2017 the statewide squirrel season will open sept. Courtesy of wvdnr this years edition of west virginias hunting regulations is available online right now. Although hunting is prohibited on 600 miles of npsacquired a. The 20182019 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary can now be brought up online, and the hunting regulations booklet should be available in the elkins area in about 10 days. Known for great opportunities for deer and black bear hunting.
Specific laws and regulations are found in the code of virginia or the dgif fisheries, wildlife, and boating regulations. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the virginia department of game and inland fisheries. Muzzleloader deer hunters and persons accompanying a muzzleloader deer hunter shall wear blaze color, except when physically located in a tree stand or other stationary hunting locations. The state is blessed with a vast expanse of nature rich areas in the scenic appalachian mountains, ideal for hunting. Hunters and trappers must obtain their dnr id number before using the telephone game check option. Fall wild turkey season dates and open counties have changed. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of the most current. Dogs may not be used for deer hunting in campbell county west of norfolk southern railroad and in pittsylvania county west of norfolk southern railroad.
West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. West virginia hunting and trapping regulations are set by the west virginia division of natural resources. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of all field trial permits until further notice. If you would like to contribute to this project, please let us know. Hunter using bows took 26,206 deer, with another 4,243 with muzzleloaders. Hunters and trappers may now check their game via the telephone at 1844wvcheck, the website.
Buck firearm season is open in all counties except logan, mingo, mcdowell and wyoming. Sep 20, 2017 for information on local hunting and meet other hunters here in the virginia duck hunting forum. General regulations july 2019 june 2020 regulations summary3 prohibitions it is illegal to. West virginia west virginia hunting west virginia fishing. Explosive propellant arrowguns may not be used for hunting in virginia.
Bow hunting opening day buck down 2017 2018 duration. To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n. Jun 30, 2017 the 2017 2018 hunting and trapping regulations are now available to download from our website. Hunters may also direct their questions to any of the six dnr district offices. To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44. Virginia hunting seasons takes place throughout the year.
Season dates and bag limits for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license. When biologists recommended antlerlessdeer hunting in the buck season, they. Areas west of i55 and north of i20 plus areas south of i20 and west. Virginia has the perfect combination of beautiful scenery, american history, and southern charm to compliment an exciting hunting season. The firearms hunting portion of the west virginia season in december was very productive, according to officials of the division of natural resources. West virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. Despite being a smaller state, west virginia is home to more than 350,000. West virginia s traditional buck firearms season will start monday, nov. West virginia hunting and fishing military hunting and. Hunting and trapping regulations for west virginia.
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