If you wish to receive a printed copy instead, visit an authorized hunting license agent or request a. To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44. After killing the legal limit of deer, a hunter shall not be afield with any firearm with solid ball ammunition, unless legally hunting bear, or shot shells containing larger than no. Rightclick on a previouslyadded graphic to delete it.
If you have any questions, call rich rogers at 3048223551. Active duty military west virginia residents on active duty in the u. Tips for predator hunting in west virginia gone outdoors. West virginia hunter education requirements a hunting license may not be issued to any person who was born on or after january 1st, 1975, unless the person submits to the license agent a certificate of training or proof of completion of a course approved by the i. Click image to download all regulations as a single pdf file. To hunt black bear in west virginia, residents must have a valid class a, ab, x, xj, q, lifetime class al or abl license accompanied by a bear damage stamp class ds. However, this handbook is not to be considered nor utilized as the west virginia surface mining reclamation regulations, rules, policies, or law. New west virginia hunting regulations for fall hunting of deer, bear and wild turkey have been included in a summary now available at division of natural resources district offices, from hunting. As of this writing, of the states which recognize a west virginia chl, 16 of those states also recognize a provisional chl.
Virginia virginia migratory game bird hunting virginia hunting virginia fishing. West virginia boating safety education requirements. A season has been established for sport hunting of crows as required by federal regulations, september 1 december 31, 2003 thursday, friday and saturday only and january 1 february 28, 2004 all days of the week are legal except in counties with no sunday hunting. Hunting in west virginia hunting in west virginia is a timehonored tradition in which the majority of families have at least one member who participates on a regular basis. Sunday hunting will be legal in all 55 counties on private land only, with written permission, beginning july 6, 2017. All laws of the state of west virginia, its rules and regulations governing hunting shall apply to the city of bridgeports urban deer hunt. Big game hunting seasons and regulations washington. The maximum annual bag limit in a county or any legal combination of counties is three class n or nn antlerless deer.
Armed forces while on military leave, may hunt or trap in season without obtaining a license. A bear damage stamp class ds is not required of landowners. The service lets you pay your vehicle renewal fees quickly and conveniently using a credit card. In the dog days of summer, west virginias hunters start thinking toward the weeks ahead. Several species specific rules are included within individual regulations for big game, trophy game, game bird and small game hunting. Rules and requirements for hunting deer, elk, black bear, cougar, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep, bobcat, coyote, fox, grouse, raccoon, rabbit, hare, and turkey. If you enjoy gun hunting and fly fishing find all the information on deer harvest to trout stocking on. Do not include animals caught on animal damage control licenses or on nuisance wildlife permits. Seasons and regulations for the 2020 spring wild turkey and black bear. Each year more than 350,000 hunters take to west virginias woods in search of some sort of quarry. Nuisancedepredating crows may still be killed at any time year. Businesses which operate from offices in west virginia and either make loans or purchase retail installment contracts from their affiliates pursuant to a standing arrangement, must, though, first obtain a license from the commissioner of banking pursuant to w.
Dnr, lawmakers make several changes to wvs hunting. Bear general regulations west virginia division of. West virginia drivers license or nondriver identification card issued by the division of motor vehicles. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection. This chapter may be cited as the uniform common interest ownership act.
West virginia hunting resources come to west virginia for the turkey hunting trip of a lifetime and attempt to harvest a wise ol tom. For example, the bookmarks created from chrome will not be available for firefox. This pamphlet is a summary of the hunting regulations and seasons adopted by the washington fish and wildlife. This regulation outlines general hunting definitions, license types. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Acceptable proof of residency documents members choice. Comment on 20202021 migratory game bird hunting seasons federal frameworks and staff recommendations. Gov local firearms ordinances the county during the time between sunset and sunrise.
If you were certified in west virginia, you can contact the law enforcement section for information on replacing the card 3045582784. For information on hunting regulations and hours, contact. West virginia turkey hunting guides and outfitters hunting. Its time to snag a copy or, like the kids do, open them up on your phone and start studying the seasons. Dec 22, 2019 gun after 5 am on sunday in counties which prohibit sunday hunting, except at a regularly used firearm range, or except as provided in the trapping regulations. The online west virginia boating license test satisfies this state requirement. Because of the sheer number of incoming hunters, it is important for a private land owner to know all of the laws and regulations about hunting on private property. Send all completed forms in by april 30 of each year. Provided, that any person heretofore or hereafter convicted of any offense under section. Ap west virginia wildlife authorities are reminding hunters that the seasons for ruffed grouse and raccoons begin oct.
Deer antlerless season west virginia division of natural. Regulations west virginia division of natural resources. See pages 1617 for exceptions and special regulations regarding antlerless season on wmas and other public lands maximum season bag limit. West virginia is blessed with an abundance of wildlife resources, which provides for a diverse selection of recreational opportunities such as hunting, trapping and other forms of wildlifeoriented recreation. Washington washington hunting washington fishing washington waterfowl hunting. Licensing west virginia division of natural resources. Bear, deer and turkey tag validation and checking requirements. Jul 16, 2015 hunters and trappers must follow the new rules for electronic checking of game. Discover the amazing variety of wild and wonderful hunting, trapping and fishing opportunities in the mountain state. Deer general regulations west virginia division of. Please mail with check or money order payable to wv dnr license unit, 324 4th avenue, south charleston, wv 25303. Hunting is prohibited in state parks and wildlife refuges, in safety zones in state forests or wildlife management areas, and in harpers ferry national historical park. Cwd is a neurological brain and nervous system disease of deer and elk known to occur in limited geographical locations in north america.
The 20192020 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary has been released. Penraised game birds may be taken on licensed hunting preserves from september 1 through april 30, including sundays. West virginia is a huge hunting state that welcomes more than 350,000 hunters a year. West virginia division of homeland security and emergency management 304 5585380 stream activity application prior to workingplacing equipment in stream. In the declaration and bylaws section one hundred six, article three of this chapter, unless specifically provided. Hunting season opening dates hunter specific laws and reglations special area regulations.
Hunting west virginia division of natural resources. Click here to view the current west virginia hunting regulations. These birds have extremely strong eyesight that lets me them pick of the slightest movement, which means getting close and harvesting a west virginia turkey is very difficult, but also very rewarding. I hereby certify that i am a former prisoner of war, was honorably discharged from the military forces of the united states and am a resident of west virginia as required in chapter 20262, west virginia code. Hunting and fishing are two of the most popular activities in west virginia, and they have a significant economic impact throughout the state. Resident senior lifetime license application wv hunt. West virginia division of natural resources resident. District offices main office south charleston, wv 25303 324 4th avenue wildlife management. Albans, wv 25177 district vi parkersburg, wv 26101 2311 ohio avenue 304 4204550 wildlife management j.
Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. Submit stream activity application to wv dnr coordinate with district fisheries biologist contacts. A list of hunting preserves open to the public may be obtained at the departments henrico office or online a resident hunting on a licensed hunting preserve is required to have a hunting license. To check game call 1844wvcheck thats 18449824325 or for game check questions call 3045582771 mondayfriday from 8.
West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 west virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. The 20172018 hunting and trapping regulations are now available to download from our website. Pleasant, wv 25550 wildlife management tom dotson 304 6750871 law enforcement capt. Infant licenses must be accompanied by a certified birth certificate or other notarized record. West virginia division of natural resources facebook. West virginia division of natural resources 1 depot st.
West virginia hunting and fishing military hunting and fishing. West virginia hunting laws and regulations hunter ed. Crossbow hunting regulations and laws in west virginia. The disease belongs to a family of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathy tse. The states hunting calendar for 201819 will start on sept. All boaters born after december 31, 1986 are required to carry the west virginia boating license on board to satisfy state boating regulations while operating on west virginias waters.
Wvdnr hunting regulations whitetailed deer hunting seasons. These checks would be issued by the travellers cheque co. Hunters and trappers may now check their game via the telephone at 1844wvcheck, the website. Because hunters can harvest any deer in gmu 627 during the general early. It is legal to hunt unprotected species of wild animals, wild birds and migratory game birds during the open season in fields. Involved in joining and participating in hunting and conservation organizations. No hunting with firearms of game species from within 100 yards of a road. Applicability of this chapter is governed by part ii of this article. Military hunting and fishing presents west virginia.
West virginia dnr law enforcement requires the presentation of a hunter certification card. Saved bookmarks are available for the same type of web browser. Each year the west virginia department of natural resources wvdnr publishes a brochure that encompasses regulations for hunting and trapping of animals in the state. According to west virginia law, all hunters who were born on or after january 1, 1975, must complete hunter education certification in order to acquire a hunting license in west virginia. For any further questions regarding west virginia hunting or hunting on specific west virginia land, there are many contacts who are readily available to assist you. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license. This can be accomplished by either going online to, stopping at a hunting and fishing license agent, or. Aug 28, 2017 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. I wish you all a safe and memorable time afield this hunting season. The washington department of fish and wildlife supports big game hunting opportunities throughout the state. West virginia senior lifetime license application complete all sections of the application.
The hunting license of any person convicted under section fiftyseven, article two, chapter twenty of the code of west virginia, 1931, as amended, shall be revoked, and such person shall not be issued any other hunting license for a period of five years. Hunters and trappers must obtain their dnr id number before using the telephone game check option. Unfortunately, current trends show a decline in these activities, resulting in decreased license sales. The west virginia division of motor vehicles has enabled this service to allow you to renew your vehicle registration online. Dnr customer service toll free 1888wdnrinfo 18889367463 hunting regulations and hours hunting regulations. Using appropriate methods and hunting within statestipulated seasons and regulations, legal predator hunts consist of bear, bobcat, wild boar, coyote and fox. 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. These regulations cover various aspects of general hunting rules that pertain to big game, trophy game, game bird and small game hunting. During this special urban deer hunting season, hunters are permitted to take seven 7 deer. To combat this issue, the west virginia division of natural resources has. Wv utility bills no more than 60 days old tax records with a wv street address wv mortgage documents, wv homeowner insurance documents for a wv residence, or proof of wv home ownership wv w2 form that is no more than 18 months old same w2 may also be used as proof of social security number wv weapons permit. Dnr, lawmakers make several changes to wvs hunting regulations every year, as hunting season approaches, sportsmen inevitably face changes to west virginias hunting regulations.
The following is a quick guide to crossbow hunting regulations in west virginia. Fall wild turkey hunting season dates and open counties have changed. A fishing license may be revoked if the license holder is convicted of violating fish and wildlife regulations. West virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary has. All west virginia hunting seasons are held in the fall, with the. The publication is now available at all west virginia hunting and fishing license agents and division of natural resources district offices, as well as. West virginia hunting laws and regulations who is required to complete hunter education in west virginia.