May 19, 2016 the black bear is the state animal of west virginia. Hunters and trappers may now check their game via the telephone at 1844wvcheck, the website. In 1972, west virginia dnr officials decided to close mcdowell county to firearm hunting for deer. Hunting in west virginia is a timehonored tradition in which the majority of families have at least one member who participates on a regular basis. A an additional early black bear hunting season may lure northern hunters into west virginias. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits. New hunting regulations include early bear season in southern w. West virginia hunters harvest 108,856 deer during fall 2018. Feb 22, 2016 wildlife officials in west virginia have proposed regulations to allow hunters to kill more whitetailed deer, black bears and turkeys in the fall. Application deadline for spring turkey harvest authorizations is always december 10. This website exists to provide people with the latest hunting season dates and information for states across america.
Each year more than 350,000 hunters take to west virginias woods in search of some sort of quarry. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 west virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. Several important changes in fall hunting seasons for squirrel, whitetailed deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new 20162017 west virginia. Wvdnr migratory bird hunting regulations available in september. Hunting season changes explained in new 20162017 west. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 20172018 hunting season. During the 2016 season, squirrel hunters were able to hit the woods. Nssf praises passage and signage of sunday hunting law in west virginia.
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. Apr 26, 2020 hunting dates and seasons dates for hunting seasons are listed on the individual species pages. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license. Huntingseasonhq is the source for all 20192020 information. West virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. View reports focusing on 2016 participation and expenditures of persons 16 years of age and older. We are delighted to announce the release of the updated hunting, trapping and fishing map application. Please select the state you are interested in by clicking the icon below. Grizzlies and polar bears, the larger north american members of this family, are found far to our north and west. Photo courtesy of the west virginia department of commerce. It is open in all counties except logan, mingo, mcdowell and wyoming. Dogs may be used to pursue wild birds and animals during hunting seasons where not prohibited. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule.
Wv dnr proposes longer antlerlessdeer seasons, lower bag. Limited west virginia bear firearms season permit applications now available online. Fish and wildlife service and provides information on individuals involved in fishing, hunting, and other wildlifeassociated recreation. Aug 31, 2017 photo courtesy of the west virginia department of commerce. Despite being a smaller state, west virginia is home to more than 350,000. Hunting west virginia division of natural resources.
West virginias traditional buck firearms season begins monday, nov. Aug 09, 2016 201617 hunting seasons guide brian broom, the clarionledger published 3. The west virginia division of natural resources has made several changes to the states hunting regulations. Specific laws and regulations are found in the code of virginia or the dgif fisheries, wildlife, and boating regulations. The 2018 antlerless deer season harvest, which includes the youthclass qclass xs.
West virginia dnr makes changes to squirrel, turkey. West virginia the 20152016 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure is available at west virginia hunting and fishing license agents, division of. West virginias 4 archeryonly deer counties big deer. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection.
Please contact the wv dnr gis program at 304 6370245 or dnr. Email and mail surveys were distributed in winter and spring 2019. Bear, deer and turkey tag validation and checking requirements. Facilitated discussions with small groups of hunters occurred in december 2018. Longer turkey season highlights dnrs 2021 hunting proposals. The 2017 harvest was 4 percent below the 2016 harvest of 112,384 deer, and 15. The official page of the wildlife resources section of the west virginia division of natural resources. To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44. Baiting for turkeys in both the spring and fall hunting seasons is prohibited. Jul 16, 2015 west virginia the 20152016 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure is available at west virginia hunting and fishing license agents, division of natural. Wvs 2018 hunting season will extend into 2019 hunting.
Nevada nevada big game hunting nevada small game hunting nevada fishing nevada big game hunting seasons. Several important changes in fall hunting seasons for squirrel, whitetailed deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new 20162017 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure. Nov 19, 2016 the west virginia buck firearms season is nov. There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for a wide range of wild game species. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. Officials propose more liberal hunting seasons west. Application deadline for bear permits is always december 10.
The officials propose more liberal hunting seasons west virginia public broadcasting. Some changes to 201819 wv hunting regulations sports. If youre looking for hunting seasons in the united states, youve come to the right place. Nov 14, 2011 west virginias buck and antlerless deer firearms seasons open nov. Changes to hunting season over the previous decade sports. Foxpro inferno calls in cougar tracking and killing a mountain lion in the northwest duration. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of all field trial permits until further notice. See page 24 for instructions on the electronic registration process. Several important changes in the states fall hunting seasons for squirrel, whitetailed deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new 20162017 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure. Its once again time for outdoor summer school and the course materials are hot off the presses. Jun 25, 2015 limited west virginia bear firearms season permit applications now available online. West virginias buck and antlerless deer firearms seasons. Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game.
To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Please check the wisconsin deer hunting regulations for a complete set of dates and unit designations. Apr 08, 2020 the west virginia division of natural resources is seeking original color wildlife paintings for its 2021 edition of the awardwinning west virginia wildlife calendar. It is a member of the family ursidae americanus, which ranges from alaska to labrador to florida and northern mexico. If the state natural resources commission approves the dnrs proposals for antlerlessdeer hunting, hunters will have more days in which to hunt. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the virginia department of game and inland fisheries. Mccoy says three reasons stood out as to why deer were so scarce in the hills and hollows of extreme southern west virginia 50 years ago. The publication is now available at all west virginia hunting and fishing license agents, dnr district offices, the elkins operation. Squirrel hunting season opens in september news register. 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. The official west virginia dnr els electronic licensing system. New hunting regulations include early bear season in.
Everything hunting, fishing, and outdoors post pics of your big kills and big catches. West virginias turkey hunters might get to enjoy an extra week of hunting next year. New hunting regulations include early bear season in southern. The hunting of deer or bear with a gun, firearm, or other weapon with the aid or assistance of dogs on sunday is prohibited. West virginia dnr makes changes to squirrel, turkey hunting. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. Hunters and trappers must obtain their dnr id number before using the telephone game check option. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources els for wv state parks and wv hunting and fishing licenses. West virginia division of natural resources home facebook. Deer general regulations west virginia division of. The charleston gazettemail reported that the changes will alter the hunting seasons of. All dates are subject to change through a rule making or a legislative process.
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