Wvs 2018 hunting season will extend into 2019 hunting. Wv trophy hunters association, south charleston, west virginia. Season dates and open counties for antlerless deer, fall wild turkey, and black bear hunting seasons have changed. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact. Hunters and trappers may now check their game via the telephone at 1844wvcheck, the website. Black bear archery and crossbow season will no longer be split, and the seasons will run statewide from sept. In 2017, brood production was 30 percent below the fiveyear average. A full list of season dates, bag limits, and legal equipment can be found on the deerhunting question and answers page. The 2018 west virginia buck firearms season will start monday, nov. I created this page so because i truly enjoy checking out the pics of bucks local hunters have taken. See the hunting regulations available at license agents in july for additional information and application procedure. Hunting and trapping seasons for small game in west virginia will commence in midoctober, and wildlife biologists with the state division of natural resources are predicting good opportunities for success this season. Download 201920 hunting regulations as individual topic pdf. Hunting and trapping seasons for small game in west virginia will commence in midoctober, and wildlife biologists with the state division of natural resources are predicting good opportunities for success during the 2017 2018 season.
Hunters can harvest one bearded bird per day with a season bag limit of two. The regulations brochure is available at hunting and fishing license agents, dnr district offices. Some changes to 2018 19 wv hunting regulations jul 31, 2018. Last years take was 6 percent greater than 2017, and more than 10 percent above the 10year average. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 20172018 hunting season. Hunting season changes explained in 2018 2019 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure.
West virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. Most regulations are subject to change by administrative rule. The proposed changes for 2019 from the 2018 regulations were. Approximately half of the states 55 counties close their schools during the entire first week of the traditional buck season. Virginia hunting seasons take place throughout the year in the beautiful appalachian mountains. The wildlife team for the west virginia division of natural resources offered. We are delighted to announce the release of the updated hunting, trapping and fishing map application. Seasons, bag limits, tree stands and semiautomatic shotguns were all discussed during the. Virginia 20192020 black bear harvest virginia dgif.
Email and mail surveys were distributed in winter and spring 2019. All hunters must use their permanent dnr id number to check game. 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. Hunting and trapping seasons for small game in west virginia will commence in midoctober, and wildlife biologists with the state division of natural resources are predicting good opportunities for success during the 20172018 season. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection. 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. Buck hunting numbers increase slightly for 2018 wvmetronews. This website exists to provide people with the latest hunting season dates and information for states across america. A an additional early black bear hunting season may lure northern hunters into west virginia. These dates are for the 20172018 hunting seasons only, dates for 20162017 can be found here. The day has finally arrived it is the opening of the 2018 wv archery season. Hunters reported a record harvest of 3,540 bears during the 20192020 bear hunting season in virginia. Hunting season changes explained in 20172018 west virginia.
Dnr releases total number of deer killed over 2017 seasons. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 2017 2018 hunting season. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. West virginias buck, antlerlessdeer seasons open nov. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the virginia department of game and inland fisheries.
Overall, hunters have donated 26,387 deer or nearly 1. Wvs 2018 hunting season will extend into 2019 news. I was looking at pics from last year, in my area i was finding monster yellows on april 22, and the season was just about over around the 25th. In 2018, hunters once again stepped up to the challenge, donating 685 deer to the program resulting in 24,378 pounds of venison. Ap west virginia authorities say a 20yearold hunter was killed on the opening day of the states deer season with firearms, and a second hunter died after his allterrain vehicle rolled over a day later. Sunday hunting closer as bill easily 2017 west virginia trophy bucks dang ol outdoors wv deer season 2016 sunday hunting closer as bill easily. The 20192020 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary has been released. Hunted often, and many times before class in the mornings. The 2018 spring hunt guide provides you with all the useful information needed for turkey hunting in your state, plus public land recommendations from nwtf regional biologists. New jersey new jersey saltwater fishing new jersey hunting new jersey freshwater fishing. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing. Hope we keep having moderately cool temps and rain to kick things off and keep them around for 23 weeks or else well be looking at a short season. Hunting season changes explained in 20182019 west virginia. Turkey hunting is a tradition in the mountain state, and the spring season can be both challenging and fun for hunters of all ages.
Nov 23, 2018 wv deer hunt thanksgiving buck tag along with me on an early morning deer hunt in wv where i harvest my largest buck on thanksgiving morning. Hoping to find them above the leaf litter this weekend. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of all field trial permits until further notice. The regulations brochure is available at hunting and fishing license agents, dnr district offices, dnr elkins and south charleston offices and online at. Biologists are predicting a good season for smallgame in 20172018. 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 hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Youth at least 8 years old and younger than 18 can harvest one bearded bird which counts toward their season bag limit of two. For information on local hunting and meet other hunters here in the virginia duck hunting forum. I was only in the stand maybe 15 to 20 minutes when i. Biologists are predicting a good season for smallgame in 2017 2018. Sunday hunting will be legal on public lands throughout west virginia. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of. Sunday hunting will be legal in all 55 counties on private land only, with written permission, beginning july 6, 2017. Point blank, that is a lot of meals for west virginia families.
Hunters and trappers must obtain their dnr id number before using the telephone game check option. Several important changes in the states fall hunting seasons are included in the new 20182019 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary. West virginias statewide fourweek spring gobbler season opens monday, april 15, and runs through may 11. Thought it would be fun to have a central location that someone could. The 2018 harvest was 1 percent higher than the 2017 harvest. Virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq.
The 201718 season dates and bag limits for migratory game birds will be available in midapril. Facilitated discussions with small groups of hunters occurred in december 2018. Fall wild turkey hunting season dates and open counties have changed. May 09, 2018 wv s 2018 hunting season will extend into 2019. West virginias spring gobbler season opens april 15 wv. The states hunting calendar for 201819 will start on sept. Some changes to 201819 wv hunting regulations jul 31, 2018. Hunters may also direct their questions to any of the six dnr district offices.
Hunters should enjoy a great deer season in 2017, said gary foster, assistant chief in charge of wildlife management for the west virginia. Dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and the preservation of hunting and hunters rights. Please, refer to the 20172018 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary for additional details on this special split antlerless deer season. It is september 29th and jerod and i are out in our stands.
Wv had a 2 week october season this year, and goose was also open during it, i had a blast. A breakdown of the combined 2017 deer seasons reveals 44,127 bucks were harvested. Some changes to 201819 wv hunting regulations sports. Washington washington big game hunting washington fishing washington turkey hunting washington waterfowl hunting. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. Everything you need to plan your west virginia hunting trips for 2020. Antlerless deer hunting season dates and open counties have changed. Home forums morel country west virginia wv morels 2018 discussion in west virginia started by mbdola, apr 6, 2018. Click here to view the current west virginia hunting regulations. There was a slight increase in harvested female bears during the 20192020 season. Aug 10, 2018 hunting season changes explained in 2018 2019 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure friday, august 10, 2018 06.
See page 8 for more details on public lands that are open to sunday hunting. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. New hunting regulations include early bear season in southern. The season will open monday, april 15, and runs through saturday, may 11.
The bear harvest increased 30% from the previous year and was 38% higher than the previous 5year average see figure below. Virginia has the perfect combination of beautiful scenery, american history, and southern charm to compliment an exciting hunting season. Oct 01, 2018 the day has finally arrived it is the opening of the 2018 wv archery season. In just a few days, west virginias statewide spring gobbler season will start. Check the 20182019 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary for. The division of natural resources says kenneth franklin lafferty iii died monday while hunting with a rifle near his home in wetzel countys new martinsville. Several important changes in the states fall hunting seasons for deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new 20172018 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary. A west virginia hunting or sportsman license can be purchased.
New hunting regulations include early bear season in. The publication is now available at all west virginia hunting and fishing license agents and division of natural resources district offices, as. The proposed changes to the antlerless deer hunting seasons are as follows. Wv deer hunt thanksgiving buck tag along with me on an early morning deer hunt in wv where i harvest my largest buck on thanksgiving morning. Despite being a smaller state, west virginia is home to more than 350,000. West virginia buck firearms season harvest, 20142018. To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44. If you would like to contribute to this project, please let us know. The hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Deer archery and crossbow september 30 december 31 deer antlerless. That sixmonth window contains a patchwork of seasons, some that last for months and some that. Information is subject to change due to legislation passed during the 201 7 general assembly. West virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary has. The states hunting calendar for 2018 19 will start on sept.
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. Sep 20, 2017 for information on local hunting and meet other hunters here in the virginia duck hunting forum. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. Hunting season changes explained in new 2016 2017 west virginia. 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. Public hunting land is available in nearly every state, and the nwtf is doing conservation work to improve wild turkey habitat on these tracts of land. It wont be long now until hunting season is in full swing.
West virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful. Refer to the 20172018 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure for the biological game examination station locations in those counties. New hunting regulations include early bear season in southern w. Spring gobbler season starts april 15 west virginia. Its time to snag a copy or, like the kids do, open them up on your phone and start studying the seasons. Please contact the wv dnr gis program at 304 6370245 or dnr. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits. To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n. Many west virginia hunters experienced some great mornings during the 2018 turkey season, as the kill of 12,274 was the best in 15 years.
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