Youth deer hunting day is september 29 statewide for deer hunters aged 5 and under if accompanied by an adult and when in compliance with all applicable laws and licensing requirements. The hunting of whitetailed deer in west virginia is a cultural, social, and economic phenomenon that transcends all other types of hunting in the state. While youre with us youll explore a landscape rich in history and natural beauty, bag that game prize youve been dreaming of, and. Most counties are open to concurrent antlerless deer season hunting during the traditional buck gun season. Season dates and bag limits ohio and federal hunting laws are presented in a summarized form. Posted on december 18, 2014 by vanessa torres west virginia division of natural resources.
Land baron outfitters west virginia hunting outfitter. Deer hunters in west virginia harvest 37,277 bucks during the. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. We are a high fenced hunting preserve situated on 600 acres of beautiful rolling mountain meadows and hard wood forest. 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. The 8 point deer came right at 7am walking up the creek bed. West virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. According to the west virginia division of natural resources, antler size is correlated to the age, health and genetics of the buck. Visit land baron outfitters for free range hunting in wild and wonderful west virginia. Gentle terrain is not what the hunter is confronted with. West virginia is a state that welcomes hunting enthusiasts, and has a wealth of state forests, parks and private lands were hunters will find all the challenge and action they could want. The first special youth deer season is on the second weekend of october.
We are one of the best west virginia hunting farms in the area. 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 deer population had been on an upward trend because of a good acorn crop and reduced hunting of antlerless deer in 2014 and into 2015. Five states that border kentucky have cwd present west virginia.
Harvest down during twoweek buck firearms season west. Solid blaze orange or solid blaze pink clothing required at certain times. Trophy whitetail deer hunts mountain meadow hunting. As this is written hunting seasons for 2014 have yet to be finalized but few changes are expected from 20. Good weather usually results in better hunter turnout and a higher kill. Take note that, as of last season, liquid deer scents that contain actual deer urine are outlawed in virginia as a guard against the spread of cwd.
Aug, 2010 for complete information on antlerless deer season dates and bag limits, consult the 20102011 hunting and trapping regulations summary, which is available online at. Nov 19, 20 west virginia hunting season dates 20 2014. I created this page so because i truly enjoy checking out the pics of bucks local hunters have taken. Danny corley of randolph county harvested this 6point buck on opening day of archery season 2014. Dec 05, 2014 join team member jeff as he travels down to west virginia and fills his tag on a nice 8pt. The west virginia division of natural resources dnr announced today that three more freeranging whitetailed deer in hampshire county, west virginia, tested positive for chronic wasting disease cwd. Overall, hunters have donated 26,387 deer or nearly 1. South charleston, wv the west virginia buck firearms season is nov. For many, it is a chance to revisit old haunts with old friends, an experience that sometimes includes time in a backcountry camp. West virginia buck and antlerless gun seasons open nov. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Deer hunting season kicksoff with discussions of elk. West virginia particulars destinations bear hunting. Rate west virginia guide services and request information about your next hunt. Washington washington big game hunting washington fishing washington turkey hunting washington waterfowl hunting. A 179 58inch typical came from fauquier county, virginia, two years ago. Lodging and river access will all be included for club members. Princeton in a region where 500pound black bears are not unheard of, west virginia wildlife checking stations in 28 counties were ready monday when limited bear hunting season lasting until. May 22, 20 the start of deer season in the state of virginia depends on two things. Hunters and trappers may now check their game via the telephone at 1844wvcheck, the website. These most recent samples were collected from a read more. West virginia deer muzzleloader stamps class rm must be. To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44.
Deer antlerless season 2014 2015 hunting regulations. West virginias buck, antlerlessdeer seasons open nov. During the october youthonly firearms season, the appropriate hunting license and deer permits are required for hunters ages 1215. As a west virginia hunting lodge, land baron outfitters provides whitetail deer and turkey hunts with exclusive access to over 236 acres of property in wirt county, west virginia. Class n or class nn permits, which are required to hunt during the antlerless deer season, can be purchased at any time. Join team member jeff as he travels down to west virginia. West virginia hunting guides and outfitters find your next. We work for you all year to assure you the best hunt possible however game is not guaranteed. For many, it is a chance to revisit old haunts with. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license. West virginia bowhunting forum discussion forum dedicated to west virginia bowhunters and west virginia archers. Deer of either sex may be taken full season during the muzzleloader seasons within the incorporated limits of any city or town in the commonwealth that allows muzzleloading deer hunting except in the cities of chesapeake, suffolk, and virginia beach and only with the weapons archery tackle andor muzzleloaders authorized by each individual. Wildlife biologist bill goudy told me that woodcock nest in every county in west virginia. Video was taken by a gopro mounted on my scope on thanksgiving day.
Please select the state you are interested in by clicking the icon below. 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. Dec 18, 2014 deer hunters in west virginia harvest 37,277 bucks during the buck firearms season ammoland inc. West virginia s 2019 wild boar firearms season opens oct. The 2014 antlerless deer season harvest, which includes the. Point blank, that is a lot of meals for west virginia families. While youre with us youll explore a landscape rich in history and natural beauty, bag that game prize youve been dreaming of, and catch a trout whose size you wont have to lie about. Ideal for buddies to enjoy their own little piece of wild wonderful wv. Eithersex deer hunting days west of the blue ridge. Youth hunters may take deer with firearms, or any other legal method, statewide. Deer hunting season kicksoff with discussions of elk restoration in west virginia november 24, 2014 west virginia deer friendly.
Antlerless deer threeday season slated on private land october 20, 2015 west virginia antlerless hunting proposals reflect lower 2014 harvest february 23. Pennsylvania, virginia, and west virginia each have specific regulations as to whether they will allow whole deer. For complete information on antlerless deer season dates and bag limits, consult the 20102011 hunting and trapping regulations summary, which is available online at. Go to almost any part of the state to deer hunt and you will see what i mean. Crossbow hunting regulations and laws in west virginia. Point blank, that is a lot of meals for west virginia. I shot this doe and only minutes later 4 bear track her down and start eating her before we scared them off. Huntingseasonhq is the source for all 20192020 information. Kentucky whitetailed deer report kentucky fish and wildlife. While most deer hunting is legal on sunday in virginia, dog hunting is still banned on sunday. Jul, 2012 the hunting of whitetailed deer in west virginia is a cultural, social, and economic phenomenon that transcends all other types of hunting in the state. Hunters and trappers must obtain their dnr id number before using the telephone game check option. Deer general regulations west virginia division of.
Of course, not all trophy bow bucks here or anywhere else end up being officially measured and then entered, but available data point toward the bowonly counties and several bordering the ohio river as having the best odds. Oct 08, 2019 in 2018, hunters once again stepped up to the challenge, donating 685 deer to the program resulting in 24,378 pounds of venison. The regulations summary will be available at west virginia hunting and fishing license agents and dnr offices in late july. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 west virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. It is open in all counties except logan, mingo, mcdowell and wyoming. West virginia is known as the mountain state for good reason. West virginia whitetail deer hunting, boar hunting, upland bird and turkey hunting at hans creek outfitters. West virginia hunting guides and outfitters find your. Wisconsin wisconsin fishing wisconsin deer hunting. Archery and crossbow seasons run from september 28 to december 31.
Come and experience the ultimate west virginia trophy whitetail deer hunting at mountain meadow hunting preserve. Hunters are reminded that if they are hunting in a county open to firearms antlerless deer hunting, they must wear 400 square inches of blaze orange. The following is a quick guide to crossbow hunting regulations in west virginia. Wild boar season opens in southern west virginia west. Dnr officials are hoping for cool, clear weather during the oct. Expect more of the same for october antlerlessdeer. Powered by hunting network hunting network hunting forums bowhunting deer hunting leases outfitters. Home virginia deer hunters association deer hunting magazine va. Deer hunting, shorty gilbert rifle hunts wv youtube. Fayette and kanawha counties are the place in west virginia for big bucks if you are up to the hike it takes to find them.
Perhaps the best testimony to west virginia s bear management plan and continuing research is the current population estimated at between 8,000 and 10,000 animals, present hunting opportunities and recent harvest figures. West virginia deer management news, population, video, information, facts about deer. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or. 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. Despite being a smaller state, west virginia is home to more than 350,000. Virginia virginia migratory game bird hunting virginia hunting virginia fishing. The most wellknown breeding area is the canaan valley, in the eastcentral part of the state. West virginia west virginia hunting west virginia fishing. The preliminary harvest data for the combined 2014 seasons were 11 percent. 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. Some of the challenge can come from west virginias terrain, with the appalachians giving the state its nickname, the mountain state. West virginia hunters harvest 108,856 deer during fall 2018. To date, the department has tested approximately 8,140 deer in the virginia ca area since 2005 when the first positive cwd deer was identified in hampshire county, west virginia.
Antlerless deer threeday season slated on private land october 20, 2015 west virginia antlerless hunting proposals reflect lower 2014. Jul 11, 2017 in general, the map suggests the western half of west virginia is the part to focus on for big deer. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the virginia department of game and inland fisheries. West virginia has both resident birds and visitors that fly through, stopping in the state on their way south to louisiana. The buck firearm season runs from november 25 to december 7. Specific laws and regulations are found in the code of virginia or the dgif fisheries, wildlife, and boating regulations. Plan a hunt land baron outfitters west virginia hunting.
Nov 26, 2014 west virginia deer muzzleloader stamps class rm must be purchased before dec. West virginia deer hunting forecast for 2014 deer season means many things to many hunters. Outdoor insights prostaff member, jason cue, films robby gilberts dad, shorty on opening day of west virginia s rifle season. Urban deer archery hunt deer hunting the morgantown city council has approved the use of urban deer archery hunts as a way to reduce the deer population in and around the community after the urban deer committee explored alternatives, made recommendations to city council, and completed an aerial deer. Approximately half of the states 55 counties close their schools during the entire first week of the traditional buck season. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection. Check out how well our plots came up and how well the deer liked them. West virginia s twoweek antlered buck firearm season begins monday, nov.
West virginia hunters harvest 104,223 deer in 2014. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. In 2018, hunters once again stepped up to the challenge, donating 685 deer to the program resulting in 24,378 pounds of venison. The newest source for hunting information for the state of west virginia. We have reached a critical time for the future of deer hunting in west virginia. Whitetailed deer harvest in west virginia from 19452014. 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. Deer antlerless season 20142015 hunting regulations. Counties with a bag limit of three class n or nn deer in antlerless season and counties with a bag limit of three class n or nn deer with special regulations counties andor wmas with limited resident and nonresident class n or nn permits, and unlimited resident and nonresident class n or nn with a bag limit of one concurrent hunting. It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. West virginia garners a solid b, not so much for trophy buck potential, but for its wealth of public land and deer hunting opportunity.
Deer hunters west of the blue ridge mountains may take both of their season limit of two antlered deer during the early muzzleloading season. Youth season is october 19 to 20 and december 26 to 27. Hunting network hunting forums bowhunting deer hunting leases outfitters. There is no late muzzleloader season in clarke county and on private lands in frederick county since it occurs during the general firearms season. West virginia hunting outfitters, hunting guides west. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. Surrounded by farmland and mountains, this area possesses the natural habitat required to produce quality hunts. Thought it would be fun to have a central location that someone could.
Steve shaluta preliminary data collected from the electronic game checking system indicates hunters in west virginia harvested 36,796 antlered deer during the twoweek buck firearms season, which ran from nov. Good weather usually results in better hunter turnout and a. It shall be lawful to hunt deer during the early special archery season with archery equipment or a slingbow from the first saturday in october through the friday prior to the third monday in november, both dates inclusive. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. Join the virginia deer hunters association today and receive. Infected deer have been identified in western frederick county 35 and the northern part of shenandoah county 3. Virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Bowhunting west virginia doe kill bear attack youtube. This brings the total number of cwdpositive deer found in hampshire county to. Posted on november 26, 2014 by deltaoperatorman west virginias muzzleloader deer season runs dec. Bears must weigh at least 100 pounds live or minimum 75 pounds field dressed.
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