See pages 1617 for antlerless regulations on wmas and other public lands. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection. A fourday muzzleloader season only for antlerless deer with permits may be held 16 days prior to the regular rifle season. A valid indiana deer hunting license see page 27 of hunting guide for license types, resident youth hunttrap, or comprehensive lifetime hunting license is. Despite being a smaller state, west virginia is home to more than 350,000. Archery and crossbow hunting for antlered and antlerless deer is legal during the buck firearms season subject to all archery and crossbow deer hunting regulations. West virginia the 2015 2016 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure is available at west virginia hunting and fishing license agents, division of. Wvs traditional antlerlessdeer season takes on added. The threeday special antlerless deer season for youth hunters, persons who possess a class qqq permit and senior citizens with a class xs license will soon be underway. Antlerless firearms season deer west virginia division. The exact wording of kentuckys deer hunting laws can be viewed here. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Applications available for 2015 west virginia antlerless.
Additional regulations any legal weapon may be used unless otherwise noted in a hunt. Deer taken during controlled hunts or during the holiday antlerless deer gun season do not count toward the combined season limit. Wvs 2018 hunting season will extend into 2019 news. Some changes to 201819 wv hunting regulations sports. Expect more of the same for october antlerlessdeer.
Participation in wvs october antlerlessdeer season often depends on weather. Crum says that overall hunting opportunities across the state this year will be the same as last season, except for decreased antlerless deer season bag limits and some reduction in hunting opportunities in counties where data indicates female deer harvest should be decreased to stabilize or increase deer populations. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references. Designed to allow for lowpressure hunting, only youth hunters. Concurrent hunting during the antlerless deer season. Hunters and trappers may now check their game via the telephone at 1844wvcheck, the website. Jul 12, 2016 for complete information on antlerless deer season dates and bag limits, consult the 20162017 hunting and trapping regulations summary, which is available online at. Applications available for 2016 antlerless deer season. Whitetailed deer are protected in all western oregon units except controlled hunts in southwest oregon that specifically list whitetailed deer in the bag limit. Ideal hunting weather for the traditional antlerless deer hunt would consist of cold weather, clear skies and perhaps a dusting of snow or frost. The west virginia division of natural resources dnr reminds hunters there is a split, threeday, special antlerless deer season for youth, persons with disabilities class qqq, and senior. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Locations for the meetings can be found on page 10 of the west virginia hunting and trapping regulations found here.
May 09, 2018 wv s 2018 hunting season will extend into 2019. 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. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. Buck hunting numbers increase slightly for 2018 wvmetronews. All dates are subject to change through a rule making or a legislative process. West virginias buck and antlerless deer firearms seasons open nov. Click image to download all regulations as a single pdf file. West virginias deer seasons provide quality outdoor recreation for hunters and at the same time boosts the states economy by millions of dollars. West virginia hunters harvest 99,437 deer in fall 2019 and. There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for a wide range of wild game species. The first day of a threeday special antlerless deerhunting season has been set for oct. Harvesting an additional buck resident hunters wanting the opportunity to harvest an additional buck must purchase the class rg stamp before the beginning of the season. A new regulation concerning the a and b deer hunting seasons does not currently apply to the 2020 deer lottery areas because the lottery has already been conducted. Nov 14, 2018 approximately 250,000 deer hunters will be in west virginias woods this season.
July 20 june 2014 regulations summary antlerless season on wmas and whitetailed deer hunting seasons deer the maximum annual bag limit excluding special urban archery season may include no more than 3 antlered bucks. Antlerless deer threeday season slated on private land october 20, 2015 west. West virginias buck and antlerless deer firearms seasons. The maximum annual bag limit in a county or any legal combination of counties is three class n or nn antlerless deer. If you want to take additional antlered deer, you must hunt on an archers hunting permit during the archery deer season or in a managed hunt where antlered deer can be taken. Deer 50antlerless season west virginia division of. For complete information on antlerless deer season dates and bag limits, consult the 2015 2016 hunting and trapping regulations summary, which is available at west virginia hunting. West virginias october antlerless deerhunting season has had its ups. Hunters are reminded that the dnr will hold 12 public meetings across the state on march 16 and 17 to gather comments on fall 2020 antlerless deer hunting seasons in each of the 51 counties where firearms deer hunting is permitted. After a down year in 2015, state wildlife officials are hoping for an up year in 2016. Antlerless deer permits for most wildlife management areas are issued through the quota hunt program. Do i need to purchase a hunting license general small game species in addition to my deer hunting license in order to hunt deer.
West virginia threeday special antlerless deer season. An antlerpoint restriction applies in some counties. The overall structure of this years october antlerless deer season will be the same as last years a fourday hunt that begins on a thursday and ends on a sunday. Hunting is permitted on private and public lands in counties that have a firearms deer hunting season. Wv dnr proposes longer antlerlessdeer seasons, lower bag. Hunt area entire wildlife management unit unless indicated with an asterisk. County restrictions on antlerless deer hunting mdc hunting. Everything you need to plan your west virginia hunting trips for 2020.
Nov 18, 2018 approximately 250,000 deer hunters will be in west virginias woods this season. Dnr releases total number of deer killed over 2017 seasons. Applicants, including exempt hunters, who submit certain phase i quota applications will have the option to elect to be included in the public lands antlerless deer drawing. Wild boar archery and crossbow september 28 december 31 split season february 7. Nov 15, 2017 small game hunting, including bobcats, is prohibited during the first three days of buck firearms season in all counties having a buck firearms season. The 2021 connecticut hunting and trapping guide will contain details regarding the 2021 deer lottery. Wvs antlerlessdeer kill should increase in 2016, dnr. West virginias buck, antlerlessdeer seasons open nov. Most counties are open to concurrent antlerless deer season hunting during the traditional buck gun season. County restrictions on antlerless deer hunting mdc. License availability is limited by quotas established for each deer management unit dmu.
Applications available for 2015 west virginia antlerless deer. Archery including crossbow hunters may take antlered deer in october but not during the december antlerless season. A full list of season dates, bag limits, and legal equipment can be found on the deerhunting question and answers page. A deer hunting license must be purchased to hunt deer. Commission approves changes to deer hunting regulations for. New to the 2016 2017 deer hunting season is the ware creek wma in new kent county. The 2017 antlerless deer harvest, which includes those taken during the youth class qclass xs deer season, was 3.
There have also been additional hunting lands added to several existing wmas. Species opening date closing date daily bag limit possession limit season limit. Hunters ages 814 must be accompanied by a licensed adult who may not hunt or possess implements for the taking of wildlife. This season is open on private and public lands in counties that have a firearms deer hunting season. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Some notes on the traditional buck firearms season in wv. Requirements for hunting antlerless deer in wisconsin. The official west virginia dnr els electronic licensing system. Deer 50antlerless season 18 west virginia hunting and trapping an antlerless deer is any deer having no antlers or having no antler greater than three inches long above the hairline. If your not into hunting for your food this video may not be for you.
A 2020 hunting license is required, unless exempt by. Hunters should consult the 2016 2017 hunting and trapping regulations summary for specific antlerless deer season regulations in each county and wildlife management area. Eithersex deer hunting days east of the blue ridge. A hunting license only covers small game species like rabbit, squirrel, red fox, grey fox, coyote, etc. West virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. West virginia deer hunting season hunting in the usa. Oct 15, 2017 the first segment of the season is one day, oct. Most counties are open to a concurrent antlerless deer hunting season on private land and selected public lands during the traditional buck gun season. Both state and federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion. Deer general regulations west virginia division of.
Hunters may apply for one public land or one private land license. The 2018 west virginia buck firearms season will start monday, nov. The mountaineer heritage season for deer and bear will be open january 10, 2019. Utah, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, alberta, saskatchewan, finland, norway, sweden and south korea.
The 2017 antlerless deer harvest, which includes those taken during the youthclass qclass xs deer season, was 3. Beginning with the upcoming 20192020 hunting season, all antlerless deer taken on lands enrolled in the antlerless deer permit program must be tagged with an issued antlerless deer tag, even if they are harvested on a day when the take of antlerless deer is otherwise allowed within the zone in which the enrolled lands are located e. Antlerless season deer west virginia division of natural. West virginias october antlerless deerhunting season has had its ups and downs. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. 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. Thought it would be fun to have a central location that someone could. States early antlerlessdeer hunting season is tough to. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources els for wv state parks and wv hunting and fishing licenses. Hunters and trappers must obtain their dnr id number before using the telephone game check option. I created this page so because i truly enjoy checking out the pics of bucks local hunters have taken. A hunter may harvest two deer per day, but only one antlered deer may be harvested.
Commission approves changes to deer hunting regulations for 2016 17 march 29, 2016 steve lightfoot, 5123894701, steve. Allocations by wildlife management unit wmu are as follows, with the. All antlerless deer taken during the antlerless deer season or the portion of the antlerless deer season concurrent with buck firearms season must be taken on a class n or nn stamp, class dt license or as a landowner. West virginias traditional buck firearms season will start monday, nov. Hunters, buck gun season is almost here west virginia. West virginias traditional buck firearms season begins monday, nov. May 22, 20 the start of deer season in the state of virginia depends on two things. Concurrent hunting during the antlerless deer season during antlerless season dec. West virginias antlerlessdeer hunting season got off to a flying stop in october, but wildlife officials hope the upcoming segment of the season will help even things out.
Commission approves changes to deer hunting regulations. West virginia buck firearms season harvest, 20142018. Visit our main hunting page for general information. We dont have the advantage of hunting farmland, open fields or food plots, we hunt in the woods.
See exception for concurrent archery and crossbow hunting on page 27. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Up to two dogs may be used to blood trail wounded deer. Nov 22, 2017 wv deer hunt 2017 thought id take you folks along for the first couple of days of wv rifle season for whitetail deer. West virginias antlerlessdeer hunting season got off to a flying stop in october, but wildlife officials hope the upcoming segment of the season will. 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. During antlerless season, concurrent hunting for small game except during the first three days of the buck firearms season and bear where the season is open is legal. Buck firearm hunters in 14 counties see the 2016 2017 hunting and trapping regulations are required to take an antlerless deer with a firearm before harvesting a second antlered deer. View a calendar listing the upcoming and ongoing dates for each hunting and trapping season in iowa. Youth free hunting days are traditionally set as the first full weekend after sept. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife.
Antleress deer may only be taken on the designated eithersex deer hunting days listed below. Hunters should consult the 2016 2017 hunting and trapping regulations available at license agents and at. A limited number of class nn stamps are available for specified counties. If licenses remain after the drawing, they will be sold until the quota is. Wild boar gun october 26 november 2 1 split season february 7 february 9. The board voted to allocate 748,000 antlerless deer licenses statewide. States early antlerlessdeer hunting season is tough. Please check the wisconsin deer hunting regulations for a complete set of dates and unit designations. In all areas including merrimac farm wma and occoneechee state park unless otherwise noted below.
Youth hunters ages 817 may participate in this special antlerless deer season. Jul 10, 2015 for complete information on antlerless deer season dates and bag limits, consult the 2015 2016 hunting and trapping regulations summary, which is available at west virginia hunting and fishing. In addition, buck firearms season hunters are required to take an antlerless deer during the antlerless deer firearms season prior to harvesting a second antlered deer during the buck firearms season. Antlerless split counties mapsdescriptions split youth, class qqq. The youth, class qqq and class xs deer season for antlerless deer will be open dec. 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.
A valid indiana deer hunting license see page 27 of hunting guide for license types, resident youth hunttrap, or comprehensive lifetime hunting license is required to hunt for deer unless you meet one of the license. To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44. Deer antlerless season west virginia division of natural. Class n or class nn permits, which are required to hunt during the antlerless deer season, can be purchased at any time. You may fill one firearms antlerless deer hunting permit in these counties or county sections during firearms deer season all portions combined. Antlered deer may be taken every day of the season.
The regulations are available at license agents, dnr district offices and online at. Please see deer regulations booklet for valid units. Resident landowners with at least 75 acres may harvest additional antlerless deer using nocost resident landowner firearms antlerless deer hunting permits. Download 201920 hunting regulations as individual topic pdf files. If the state natural resources commission approves the dnrs proposals for antlerless deer hunting, hunters will have more days in which to hunt. Resident or nonresident deer hunters 15 years of age and under and holders of a valid apprentice hunting license may take one antlerless deer per license year on days other than designated eithersex deer hunting days during the muzzleloading season s or the firearms season s in all counties. Refer to the 20172018 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure for the biological game examination station locations in those counties. Firearms hunting is allowed only in counties or county sections shaded blue or orange in the map below. The daily bag limit for raccoon hunting will be four during a 24hour period from 6 a. Nov 21, 2015 west virginias buck and antlerless deer firearms seasons open nov.
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