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West Virginia

Hunting

Hunting

Deer Hunting Seasons

Last Updated: Fall 2024

SpeciesOpening DateClosing DateDaily Bag LimitPossession LimitSeason Limit
*Deer (Buck Firearms)25-Nov8-Dec
*Deer (Archery and Crossbow)28-Sep31-Dec
24-Oct27-Oct
*Deer (Antlerless)25-Nov8-Dec
Split Season (Selected Counties)12-Dec15-DecSee Regulations
28-Dec31-Dec
*Deer (Muzzleloader)16-Dec22-Dec
*Deer (Youth/Class Q/Class XS)19-Oct20-Oct144
Split Season26-Dec27-Dec
*Deer, Bear and Turkey9-Jan12-Jan1 deer 1 bear 1 turkey

*Must be electronically registered (checked)