Crum said that deer hunting opportunities for hunters across the state in 2014 are proposed to be similar to those in 20. Home virginia deer hunters association deer hunting magazine va. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Point blank, that is a lot of meals for west virginia families. 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. During the past deer season, 190,623 deer were reported harvested by deer hunters in virginia see fig. The official west virginia dnr els electronic licensing. Virginia department of game and inland fisheries, virginia deer management plan, 20062015 p.
West virginia west virginia hunting west virginia fishing. Approximately 330,000 deer hunters will be in west virginias woods during this season. That compares to the nearly 105,000 deer killed in 2014, and is 10 percent. Wv dnr expects good buck season, despite scattered. But dreaming of the west and actually going there can be two different things. Antlerless hunting proposals reflect lower 2014 harvest february 23, 2015 west virginia archery season opener this weekend in w. Good weather usually results in better hunter turnout and a higher kill. Approximately half of the states 55 counties close their schools during the entire first week of the traditional buck season. Rate west virginia guide services and request information about your next hunt. West virginia dnr honors big bucks thursday june 21, 2012 ddh staff hunters who killed big whitetails last season have been honored by the west virginia division of natural resources as winners of the 2011 west virginia big buck contest. 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. Archery and crossbow seasons run from september 28 to december 31. West virginia deer muzzleloader stamps class rm must be purchased before dec. West virginia hunting outfitters, hunting guides west.
Taking elk counts towards a hunters deer permits and bag. Turkey spring 2014 bearded only april 28 may 24 1 2 2 turkey 2014 youth season see page 33 april 26 april 26 1 counts towards spring season bag limit of two squirrel gray, black, albino and fox september 14 january 31 6 24 none. Get the latest information about vdhas involvement in current legislative matters surrounding deer hunting in virginia. Hunters and trappers must obtain their dnr id number before using the telephone game check option.
The newest source for hunting information for the state of west virginia. Deer kills up 32 percent in 2015 west virginia public broadcasting. Youth season is october 19 to 20 and december 26 to 27. West virginia whitetail deer hunting, boar hunting, upland bird and turkey hunting at hans creek outfitters. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 west virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. State wildlife officials say west virginias deer herd includes an unusually high proportion of 2 12yearold bucks this fall. Washington washington hunting washington fishing washington waterfowl hunting. The start of deer season in the state of virginia depends on two things. Deer hunters in west virginia harvest 37,277 bucks during the buck firearms season december 12, 2014 west virginia deer hunting season kicksoff with discussions of elk restoration in west virginia november 24, 2014 west virginia. This total included 95,563 antlered bucks, 12,967 button bucks, and 82,093 does 43 percent. 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. The rm and rrm muzzleloader stamps are valid for either sex deer.
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. Virginia deer distribution in 1950 estimated 150,000 deer source. Bucks of this caliber have been coming out of not only logan but also wingo, mcdowell and wyoming counties for the last 40 years. Deer hunters west of the blue ridge mountains may take both of their season limit of two antlered deer during the early muzzleloading season. View the most recent content of whitetail times magazine. In all areas west of the blue ridge unless noted in the season exception below. Dnr officials are hoping for cool, clear weather during the oct. Join team member jeff as he travels down to west virginia and fills his tag on a nice 8pt. Deer hunting season underway in west virginia wtov. Deer general regulations west virginia division of. Posted on november 26, 2014 by deltaoperatorman west virginias muzzleloader deer season runs dec. Bucks of that age have the potential to grow the sizable antler.
Approximately 330,000 licensed hunters will be in west. According to the west virginia division of natural resources, antler size is correlated to the age, health and genetics of the buck. 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. West virginias deer seasons provide quality outdoor recreation for hunters and at the same time boosts the states economy by millions of dollars.
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. Nov 26, 2014 west virginia deer muzzleloader stamps class rm must be purchased before dec. West virginia garners a solid b, not so much for trophy buck potential, but for its wealth of public land and deer hunting opportunity. The combined deer season harvest for 20 is the 17th largest total deer harvest on record for west virginia. Last fall donny baisden scouted and hunted and shot this awesome unicorn buck in logan west virginia.
Antlerless deer threeday season slated on private land october 20, 2015 west virginia antlerless hunting proposals reflect lower 2014. 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. The annual bag limit for antlered deer in buck firearm, archery and muzzleloader seasons combined is one deer. Due to the fact that the cdcs data only represents confirmed cases, the actual quantity of lyme disease cases may be far greater.
Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. Deer hunters in west virginia harvest 37,277 bucks during. 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. An antlerless deer is any deer having no antlers or having no antler greater than three inches long above the hairline. May 22, 20 the start of deer season in the state of virginia depends on two things. Preliminary data collected from game checking stations across the state indicate deer hunters in west virginia harvested 37,277 bucks during the twoweek buck firearms season, which ran from nov. Thats where bucky sargent tagged this bruiser in november 2014. While most deer hunting is legal on sunday in virginia, dog hunting is still banned on sunday. Nov 21, 2014 charleston deer hunters are getting ready to fan out across west virginia for the start of the twoweek gun season. Just looking for some suggestions,ideas, helpful hints. Clarke and floyd counties and on private lands in frederick county. Jun 21, 2012 west virginia dnr honors big bucks thursday june 21, 2012 ddh staff hunters who killed big whitetails last season have been honored by the west virginia division of natural resources as winners of the 2011 west virginia big buck contest. State wildlife officials say west virginia s deer herd includes an unusually high proportion of 2 12yearold bucks this fall.
Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while. West virginia buck firearms season harvest, 20142018. Virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Wisconsin wisconsin fishing wisconsin deer hunting. Changes to hunting season over the previous decade sports. Please contact our office to inquire about date availability and to have your.
Charleston deer hunters are getting ready to fan out across west virginia for the start of the twoweek gun season. Danny corley of randolph county harvested this 6point buck on opening day of archery season 2014. The antlerless season is open november 24 december 6, december 1820 and december 2931, and the season bag limit is one deer. A look into west virginias long hunting history october 25, 2018. In 2014, the traditional bucksonly firearm season harvest of. Deer hunters were reminded that a concurrent bear season without dogs will occur from nov. A 179 58inch typical came from fauquier county, virginia, two years ago. 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. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection. Eithersex deer hunting days west of the blue ridge.
Virginia virginia migratory game bird hunting virginia hunting virginia fishing. West virginias buck, antlerlessdeer seasons open nov. 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 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. The division of natural resources says the season begins nov. Its an unofficial west virginia state holiday monday marked the start of deer hunting season in the state, where more than 330,000 hunters took to the woods. That number was a 31 percent decrease from the year before and a 25 percent decrease. This brings the total number of cwdpositive deer found in hampshire county to.
West virginia hunters harvest 108,856 deer during fall 2018. Dec 05, 2014 join team member jeff as he travels down to west virginia and fills his tag on a nice 8pt. West virginias 4 archeryonly deer counties big deer. These most recent samples were collected from a read more. Archery deer seasons early archery season october 5 through november 15. It is open in all counties except logan, mingo, mcdowell and wyoming.
West virginia deer hunting season hunting in the usa. A deposit of 50% of your total hunt is due when making your reservations however a 10% discount is available for active service military and veterans. Join team member jeff as he travels down to 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. The legality of deer hunting over bait in west virginia is an 800 pound gorilla in the room. In the early 1970s whitetails were scarce, almost nonexistent, in southern west.
In 2018, hunters once again stepped up to the challenge, donating 685 deer to the program resulting in 24,378 pounds of venison. Wv dnr expects good buck season, despite scattered whitetail. Proper nutrition and herd management will ensure the health of the buck. For many, it is a chance to revisit old haunts with. 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. Buck hunting numbers increase slightly for 2018 wvmetronews. Participation in wvs october antlerlessdeer season often. If you ever thought about taking your kids out hunting with you, this saturday, october 18, is the perfect day to do so. To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44. Peters said that in 2014, 104,707 deer were tagged during both deer firearms and bow season in west virginia. In the early 1970s whitetails were scarce, almost nonexistent. West virginia deer muzzleloader stamps class rm must be. During 2014, 21 counties were open to sunday hunting on private.
The number of deer killed in west virginia last year rose 32 percent compared with 2014. I am planning a rifle deer hunt with a couple friends in west virginia for next year. Home virginia deer hunters association deer hunting. Buck harvest for the state predicted to be higher this year. Tens of thousands of hunters are expected to head into the woods this week for the deer gun season, which lasts through. Harvest down during twoweek buck firearms season west. Hunters and trappers may now check their game via the telephone at 1844wvcheck, the website. West virginia hunting guides and outfitters find your next. Buck harvest for the state predicted to be higher this.