Hunting News

WEST VIRGINIA HUNTERS HARVEST 118,606 DEER DURING THE 2022 AND 2023 SEASONS

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Deer hunters in West Virginia have had a good year. According to preliminary numbers released by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on Thursday, hunters harvested 118,606 deer during the 2022–2023 seasons, which is a 12.7 percent increase over the 2021 harvest and 12.2 percent above the five-year average of 105,718. Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News

PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS PROPOSED HUNTING, TRAPPING AND FISHING REGULATIONS.

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today dates and locations for 12 in-person public meetings on proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations. The public regulations meetings are scheduled at various locations around the state on Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hunters, trappers, anglers, Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News

Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest

11/16/2022 CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today reminded hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 21 and that they need to purchase their license and deer stamps before the season starts if they want a chance to take an additional buck during the state’s most popular hunting season. “West Virginia’s buck Read More…