Dnr biologists have been studying deer populations, harvest figures from. For complete information on season dates and bag limits, consult the 2015 2016 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations available at all hunting and fishing license agents, dnr district. Trappers harvesting beaver, bobcat, fisher and otter must electronically register their catches within 30 days after the close of the respective season. Youth hunting alone is allowed for those 16 and older in order to avoid. According to the wvdnr, 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. West virginias fall wild turkey season opens october. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of. Commissioners also approved the dnr s proposal to split the states existing archeryandcrossbow season for urban deer into two segments. The official regulations brochure is available at hunting and fishing license agents, dnr district offices, dnr elkins and south charleston offices and.
Hunters and trappers may now check their game via the telephone at 1844wvcheck, the website. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources els for wv state parks and wv hunting and fishing licenses. All tennessee counties are open to spring turkey seasons. December 6, 2015 and april 17, 2016 preceding the monday. Each year more than 350,000 hunters take to west virginias woods in search of some sort. Public meetings on the changes will be held march 1617 at 12. One 1 bearded turkey per day, not to exceed four 4 per season. Contact information for information on hunting season dates and deadlines, contact. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. 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.
Washington washington big game hunting washington fishing washington turkey hunting washington waterfowl hunting. The west virginia division of natural resources is seeking original color wildlife paintings for its 2021. Well, dnr has crunched the harvest numbers and come to the. However, there are some exceptions on public land see the wma section for details on public land hunting. Season dates and bag limits ohio department of natural. Be sure to visit the divisions website for additional details and regulations. The official page of the wildlife resources section of the west virginia division of natural. 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 small game hunting and trapping opportunities for 2015 2016. West virginia division of natural resources home facebook. Please read any announcements at the top of this page. These changes are explained and included in the new 20182019 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary.
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. Wvdnr announces public meetings to discuss proposed hunting. 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. Facilitated discussions with small groups of hunters occurred in december 2018. You may still apply for the wildlife resources card by. You will need acrobat reader to view this file official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license. Dnr proposes 16 changes to wv hunting, fishing regulations. Fish and wildlife service and season frameworks and bag limits and rules governing the take of these species are announced in the federal register. Deer archery and crossbow september 24 december 31 deer antlerless. You must purchase new licenses at the beginning of each year.
A separate turkey license is needed for the spring and fall turkey season. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources els for wv state parks and wv hunting and fishing licenses the official west virginia dnr els electronic licensing system login west virginia dnr. See hunting and trapping guide for counties open to fall turkey hunting. According to the west virginia dnr, several applications are now being accepted online for hunt opportunities this fall. Since regulations can change, it is always best to check with the west virginia dnr about the most current guidelines. To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n. Hunters and trappers must obtain their dnr id number before using the telephone game check option. Dnr customer service toll free 1888wdnrinfo 18889367463. West virginia waterfowl seasons set for 20162017 wv dnr. 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. Special antlerless season only in counties that initially had a quota of 4, which are now indicated in green on the map updated september 2019 see pg 30 in the hunting and trapping guide. Licenses 2016 fishing fees west virginia division of. When using a shotgun it is unlawful to use or have in possession any shot larger than number 2 fine shot during spring turkey season.
Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for west virginia hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. All harvested deer and turkey must be checked within 48 hours of harvest at an official check station or online at. 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. For information on the states response, visit the department of health website. It is the responsibility of the hunter to be aware of the most current laws when hunting. All of the proposals will be set before the public at 12 dnr sectional meetings, scheduled for march 16 and 17. If hunting regulations being proposed by the west virginia division of natural.
For information on hunting regulations and hours, contact. Any hunter with a valid license may hunt in these areas after the c. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits. See page 6 of the michigan hunting and trapping digest. However, all licensing requirements remain in effect for ages 15 17. Wvdnr announces public meetings to discuss proposed hunting, trapping and. The age limit for a youth hunting season is 17 years old or younger on the date when the hunt takes place.
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. Wvs 2018 hunting season will extend into 2019 hunting. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. The official west virginia dnr els electronic licensing system. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license wvdnr hunting regulations summary of changes hunting home. People who entered the lottery for a permit in one of the highdemand areas carlos avery, mille lacs and whitewater wildlife management areas can check the lottery results. West virginia hunting laws apply to residents of ohio and west virginia while hunting on the ohio river proper or from west virginia banks and embayment areas.
Youth hunting regulations youth who are hunting deer must be at least eight years old. Hunting seasons for sora and virginia rails will run through nov. 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. West virginia dnr releases final whitetail harvest. If you have not visited this site before, it is recommended that you first read. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection.
Wvdnr explains changes in hunting and travel regulations. West virginia is a huge hunting state that welcomes more than 350,000 hunters a year. For years the department has conducted a statewide survey of spring turkey hunters to collect their observations and opinions, but participation has been declining. Dnr booklet details changes in fall hunting seasons sports. West virginia dnr releases final whitetail harvest figures for. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license. The west virginia division of natural resources have announced several changes for the hunting season in the state.
Fur harvester information includes muskrat, mink, raccoon, fox, bobcat, badger, fishermarten, beaver, otter, and coyote. Specific laws and regulations are found in the code of virginia or the dgif fisheries, wildlife, and boating regulations. Nov 19, 2016 the west virginia buck firearms season is nov. Deer archery and crossbow september 24 december 31 deer. Hunters, buck gun season is almost here west virginia. We are delighted to announce the release of the updated hunting, trapping and fishing map application. Pratt the 2019 kansas dove hunting season begins september 1 and opportunity awaits. See pages 16 17 for exceptions and special regulations regarding antlerless season on wmas and other public lands maximum season bag limit. For more information on hunting season dates and bag limits, people can consult the west virginia 2016 17 hunting and trapping regulations summary, available from all license retailers, dnr. No more than one bird of either sex may be taken in the fall turkey season, regardless of equipment. The october segment of the youthclass q and xs antlerless deer season has been extended to include sunday, oct. The action isnt always hot for west virginias early september. For details on adjustments to dnr services, visit this webpage. Waterfowl bag limits have changed for pintail and brant.
Details concerning bear hunting seasons can be found on pages 3539 of. Another hunting season is fast upon us, as is the beginning of a new tradition. Seasons marked with an indicate the season dates are the same each year. Deer 50antlerless season west virginia division of. More than 50 fields managed specifically for dove hunting by kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism kdwpt staff will open to the public beginning next week. 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. Residents 65 years of age or older, who have attained that age prior to january 1, 2012, do not need a license to hunt or trap, but shall carry a wv drivers license or wv photo id card. Deer general regulations west virginia division of. West virginia waterfowl seasons set for 201617 sports. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of all field trial permits until further notice.
Because of the sheer number of incoming hunters, it is important for a private land owner to know all of the laws and regulations about hunting on private property. Since regulations can change, it is always best to check with the west virginia dnr. Department of natural resources season information. The population has been on a managed decline for about a decade, peaking in the early 2000s. We will post the new virginia hunting calendar every year sometime after the 4th of july. Sep 09, 2015 several small game seasons are about to open for west virginia hunters and trappers.
It is unlawful to have a firearm in possession except that a muzzleloading firearm, as defined in the muzzleloader deer seasons section, may also be in possession when and where there is an overlap with a muzzleloading deer season where deer hunting with a rifle or muzzleloading firearm is permitted. Those who are 15 to 17 years old must meet the license requirements. Email and mail surveys were distributed in winter and spring 2019. Jan 10, 2020 west virginias mountaineer heritage hunting season began jan 9, two weeks after most hunting seasons have closed. Dnr will hold 12 public 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.
Special hunting opportunities are available this fall. Federal register for migratory bird hunting migratory waterfowl and webless game bird species are regulated by the u. The online application for the wildlife resources cards is temporarily unavailable. Changes in hunting trapping regulations for 20182019 seasons. Ohio laws in their entirety can be found by consulting the ohio revised code orc or the ohio administrative code oac. Are you excited and ready for the 2016 buck gun season in west virginia. Refer to page 4 of the current wv hunting and trapping regulations if you need additional information.
More information on west virginias other migratory game bird seasons, including bag limits, can be found in the 2016 17 west virginia migratory bird hunting regulations, which are available from dnr offices and the dnr website at. In keeping with tradition, this most popular hunting season begins the monday before thanksgiving and lasts for two weeks. To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44. Split season see page 32 october 17 october 17 december 26 december 26 1 3 3 december 28 december 28.
Historical west virginia deer hunting data and news archive. The department of game and inland fisheries will post the virginia hunting dates around this time. Several important changes in fall hunting seasons for squirrel, whitetailed deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new 2016 2017 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure. The 2019 harvest was 17 percent below that of the 2018 harvest. Getting started with hunting and trapping in illinois. The official west virginia dnr els electronic licensing. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the virginia department of game and inland fisheries. Approximately 330,000 deer hunters will be in west virginias woods during this season. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Goose hunters must also purchase and have in their possession a 2016 17. The furbearer trapping seasons in west virginia open nov.
The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. By west virginia department of natural resources 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. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. A breakdown of the combined 201920 deer seasons reveals 36,472. The maximum annual bag limit in a county or any legal combination of counties is three class n or nn antlerless deer. Dnr releases harvest figures for twoweek buck season. Dnr customer service toll free 1888wdnrinfo 18889367463 hunting regulations and hours hunting regulations.
The division of natural resources says the early canada goose season will run through sept. West virginia west virginia hunting west virginia fishing. Welcome to the landing page for the hunting and trapping site. Furbearer trapping seasons this web site contains general information.
West virginia small game hunting and trapping opportunities. Tennessee turkey season regulations and information. West virginias hunting seasons for canada goose and other birds will open sept. South charleston, wv the fall wild turkey hunting season in west virginia opens october in selected counties. Each year more than 350,000 hunters take to west virginias woods in search of some sort of quarry. Hunting west virginia division of natural resources. Read through common questions and answers about turkey hunting licenses and regulations spring lottery results available. Monday, march 16, martinsburg holiday inn interstate 81 exit. The muzzleloader deer season dates have changed, and the season will run.
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