West Virginia Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024
West Virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Aptly named the “Mountain State,” West Virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game.
Despite being a smaller state, West Virginia is home to more than 350,000 hunters who pursue game of all sizes each year. The state considers hunting to be a major economic booster — hunting-related expenses help fuel West Virginia’s economy by an estimated $270 million.
Whether you’re looking for game big or small, West Virginia’s scenic outdoors and plentiful wildlife offer the perfect hunting grounds.
West Virginia Wild Boar Seasons
| Archery and Crossbow | Sept. 30-Dec. 31 Feb. 2-4 |
| General Season | Oct. 28-Nov. 4 Feb. 2-4 |
West Virginia Deer Seasons
| Buck Firearms | Nov. 20-Dec. 3 |
| Archery and Crossbow | Sept. 30-Dec. 31 |
| Antlerless | Oct. 26-29 Nov. 20-Dec. 3 Dec. 7-10 Dec. 28-31 |
| Muzzleloader | Dec. 11-17 |
| Youth Season | Oct. 21-22 Dec. 26-27 |
**Season dates vary by zone and hunts may only be legal in select counties. For more information, visit the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources website.
West Virginia Turkey Seasons
| Fall General Season | Oct. 14-22 Oct. 30-Nov. 19** |
| Spring General Season, Bearded Only | Apr. 15-May 19 |
| Spring Youth Season | Apr. 13-14 |
**Season dates vary by zone. For more information, visit the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources website.
West Virginia Black Bear Seasons
| Archery and Crossbow | Sept. 30-Dec. 31 |
| Firearms | Sept. 2-10 Oct. 7-13 Oct. 26-29 Nov. 20-Dec. 3 Dec. 4-31 |
**Season dates vary by zone. For more information about bear hunting locations and dates, visit the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources website.
West Virginia Small Game Seasons
| Squirrel | Sept. 9-Feb. 29 |
| Ruffed Grouse | Oct. 14-Feb. 29 |
| Bobwhite Quail | Nov. 4-Jan. 6 |
| Rabbit and Hare | Nov. 4-Feb. 29 |
| Pheasant | Nov. 4-Jan. 6** |
| Raccoon | Oct. 14-Feb. 29 |
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has restrictions for year-round and seasonal hunting. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for West Virginia hunting seasons vary based on animal and season. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources website.