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Total whitetail deer Boone and Crockett records for West Virginia: 40
Season bag limit: 3, varies by county.
Antlerless Deer Stamp
Class N. Required in addition to Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, XJ, XS license. See the Hunting Regulations (available at license agents in July) for additional information and application procedure.
Additional Deer Stamp
Class RB and RG. One for archery and one for firearms-sold separately Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, XS, or XJ license. See the Hunting Regulations for additional information.
Additional Deer Stamp Muzzleloader
Class RM. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, XS, or XJ license. See the Hunting Regulations booklet for additional information.
Big Game Stamp
Class BG. Required of Class A license holders to hunt deer, turkey, bear, and boar with a bow or muzzleloader.
Antlerless Deer Stamp
Class NN. Must be accompanied by a Class E license. A limited number of Class NN stamps are available for specified counties. See Hunting Regulations (available at license agents in July) for application procedure.
Additional Firearms Deer Stamp
Class RRG. Required in addition to Class E license. See Hunting Regulations booklet for additional information.
Additional Deer Stamp
Class RRB and RRM. 1 for archery and 1 for muzzleloader sold separately. Must be accompanied by Class E license and, if for archery also accompanied by Class UU, and if for muzzleloader, also accompanied by Class VV. See Regulations for more information.
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting Stamp
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Total black bear Boone and Crockett records for West Virginia: 21
Season bag limit: 2
Big Game Stamp
Class BG. Required of Class A license holders to hunt deer, turkey, bear, and boar with a bow or muzzleloader.
Bear Damage Stamp
Class DS. Required to hunt or pursue bear. required in addition to Class A+BG, A-L, AB-L, EE, X, XJ license.
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Season bag limit: 1
Big Game Stamp
Class BG. Required of Class A license holders to hunt deer, turkey, bear, and boar with a bow or muzzleloader.
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Total NWTF turkey records for West Virginia: 175
Fall season bag limit: 1
Spring season bag limit: 2
Big Game Stamp
Class BG. Required of Class A license holders to hunt deer, turkey, bear, and boar with a bow or muzzleloader.
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Season bag limit: no limit
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Season bag limit: 3
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Season bag limit: no limit
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Daily bag limit: 2
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Daily bag limit: 4
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Daily bag limit: 3
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Daily bag limit: 6
Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program
All licensed migratory bird hunters must possess a valid HIP registration card: Available at all license agents and DNR offices.
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Canada goose daily bag limit: 5
Canada/White-fronted goose daily bag limit: 5
Snow and blue goose daily bag limit: 5
Brant daily bag limit: 1
Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program
All licensed migratory bird hunters must possess a valid HIP registration card: Available at all license agents and DNR offices.
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Daily bag limit: 15
Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program
All licensed migratory bird hunters must possess a valid HIP registration card: Available at all license agents and DNR offices.
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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Cottontail daily bag limit: 5
Snowshoe hare daily bag limit: 2
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Small Arms Hunting License
Class A-1. For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, E, EE, H, J, or free license.
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing
Class I. Required on National Forests in addition to Class E, F, EE, H, or LL license.
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