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West Virginia
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Deer
Total whitetail deer Boone and Crockett records for West Virginia: 40
Season bag limit: 3, varies by county.
Hunt Units
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
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.
Resident:
$10
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.
Resident:
$21
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.
Resident:
$16
Big Game Stamp
Class BG. Required of Class A license holders to hunt deer, turkey, bear, and boar with a bow or muzzleloader.
Resident:
$10
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.
Nonresident:
$27
Additional Firearms Deer Stamp
Class RRG. Required in addition to Class E license. See Hunting Regulations booklet for additional information.
Nonresident:
$43
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.
Nonresident:
$37
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Bear
Total black bear Boone and Crockett records for West Virginia: 21
Season bag limit: 2
Hunt Units
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
Big Game Stamp
Class BG. Required of Class A license holders to hunt deer, turkey, bear, and boar with a bow or muzzleloader.
Resident:
$10
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).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Hog
Season bag limit: 1
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
Big Game Stamp
Class BG. Required of Class A license holders to hunt deer, turkey, bear, and boar with a bow or muzzleloader.
Resident:
$10
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Turkey
Total NWTF turkey records for West Virginia: 175
Fall season bag limit: 1
Spring season bag limit: 2
Hunt Units
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
Big Game Stamp
Class BG. Required of Class A license holders to hunt deer, turkey, bear, and boar with a bow or muzzleloader.
Resident:
$10
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Coyote
Season bag limit: no limit
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Bobcat
Season bag limit: 3
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Fox
Season bag limit: no limit
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Pheasant
Daily bag limit: 2
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Grouse
Daily bag limit: 4
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Quail
Daily bag limit: 3
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Duck
Daily bag limit: 6
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
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).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Goose
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
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
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).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Dove
Daily bag limit: 15
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
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).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
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Rabbit
Cottontail daily bag limit: 5
Snowshoe hare daily bag limit: 2
Seasons
Licenses & Permits
Conservation Stamp
Required for all licensed hunters & anglers, except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS).
Resident:
$5
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class X for ages 18 through 64. Includes Class CS and BG Stamps.
Resident:
$35
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License
Class XJ. Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17.
Resident:
$16
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.
Nonresident:
$2
As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.