West Virginia · 2026–27 Edition
West Virginia Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in West Virginia, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
West Virginia Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
West Virginia Deer season dates →West Virginia Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
West Virginia Dove season dates →West Virginia Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
West Virginia Turkey season dates →West Virginia Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
West Virginia Bear season dates →West Virginia Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
West Virginia Squirrel season dates →West Virginia Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
West Virginia Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A West Virginia hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits West Virginia Division of Natural Resources requires beyond a hunting license.