Wv dnr expects good buck season, despite scattered whitetail. In 2014, the traditional bucksonly firearm season harvest of. West virginia deer muzzleloader stamps class rm must be. Muzzleloader deer hunters and persons accompanying a muzzleloader deer hunter shall wear blaze color, except when physically located in a tree stand or other stationary hunting locations. West virginia dnr honors big bucks thursday june 21, 2012 ddh staff hunters who killed big whitetails last season have been honored by the west virginia division of natural resources as winners of the 2011 west virginia big buck contest.
Please contact our office to inquire about date availability and to have your. The hunting of whitetailed deer in west virginia is a cultural, social, and economic phenomenon that transcends all other types of hunting in the state. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Antlerless deer threeday season slated on private land october 20, 2015 west virginia antlerless hunting proposals reflect lower 2014.
Preliminary data collected from game checking stations across the state indicate deer hunters in west virginia harvested 37,277 bucks during the twoweek buck firearms season, which ran from nov. Changes to hunting season over the previous decade sports. To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while. Youth deer hunting day is september 29 statewide for deer hunters aged 5 and under if accompanied by an adult and when in compliance with all applicable laws and licensing requirements. The number of deer killed in west virginia last year rose 32 percent compared with 2014. While most deer hunting is legal on sunday in virginia, dog hunting is still banned on sunday. During 2014, 21 counties were open to sunday hunting on private. Take note that, as of last season, liquid deer scents that contain actual deer urine are outlawed in virginia as a guard against the spread of cwd. Thats where bucky sargent tagged this bruiser in november 2014. Just looking for some suggestions,ideas, helpful hints. The maximum annual bag limit in a county or any legal combination of counties is three class n or nn antlerless deer. Deer hunters west of the blue ridge mountains may take both of their season limit of two antlered deer during the early muzzleloading season. In the early 1970s whitetails were scarce, almost nonexistent, in southern west.
Dec 05, 2014 join team member jeff as he travels down to west virginia and fills his tag on a nice 8pt. Tens of thousands of hunters are expected to head into the woods this week for the deer gun season, which lasts through. Youth season is october 19 to 20 and december 26 to 27. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game.
The west virginia division of natural resources dnr announced today that three more freeranging whitetailed deer in hampshire county, west virginia, tested positive for chronic wasting disease cwd. West virginia hunters harvest 108,856 deer during fall 2018. Get the latest information about vdhas involvement in current legislative matters surrounding deer hunting in virginia. Good weather usually results in better hunter turnout and a higher kill. Posted on november 26, 2014 by deltaoperatorman west virginias muzzleloader deer season runs dec. Hunters and trappers may now check their game via the telephone at 1844wvcheck, the website. Oct 08, 2019 in 2018, hunters once again stepped up to the challenge, donating 685 deer to the program resulting in 24,378 pounds of venison. The legality of deer hunting over bait in west virginia is an 800 pound gorilla in the room. But dreaming of the west and actually going there can be two different things. A 179 58inch typical came from fauquier county, virginia, two years ago. West virginia hunting outfitters, hunting guides west. Jun 21, 2012 west virginia dnr honors big bucks thursday june 21, 2012 ddh staff hunters who killed big whitetails last season have been honored by the west virginia division of natural resources as winners of the 2011 west virginia big buck contest. Wisconsin wisconsin fishing wisconsin deer hunting. For many, it is a chance to revisit old haunts with.
State wildlife officials say west virginias deer herd includes an unusually high proportion of 2 12yearold bucks this fall. May 22, 20 the start of deer season in the state of virginia depends on two things. Bucks of this caliber have been coming out of not only logan but also wingo, mcdowell and wyoming counties for the last 40 years. The official west virginia dnr els electronic licensing. West virginia hunting guides and outfitters find your next. In the early 1970s whitetails were scarce, almost nonexistent. Harvest down during twoweek buck firearms season west. Archery and crossbow seasons run from september 28 to december 31. The division of natural resources says the season begins nov. In 2018, hunters once again stepped up to the challenge, donating 685 deer to the program resulting in 24,378 pounds of venison. Clarke and floyd counties and on private lands in frederick county. Bucks of that age have the potential to grow the sizable antler. Wv dnr expects good buck season, despite scattered. Deer hunters were reminded that a concurrent bear season without dogs will occur from nov.
Antlerless hunting proposals reflect lower 2014 harvest february 23, 2015 west virginia archery season opener this weekend in w. West virginia west virginia hunting west virginia fishing. Steve shaluta preliminary data collected from the electronic game checking system indicates hunters in west virginia harvested 36,796 antlered deer during the twoweek buck firearms season, which ran from nov. Washington washington hunting washington fishing washington waterfowl hunting. Virginia department of game and inland fisheries, virginia deer management plan, 20062015 p.
A look into west virginias long hunting history october 25, 2018. Last fall donny baisden scouted and hunted and shot this awesome unicorn buck in logan west virginia. West virginia garners a solid b, not so much for trophy buck potential, but for its wealth of public land and deer hunting opportunity. Charleston deer hunters are getting ready to fan out across west virginia for the start of the twoweek gun season. The start of deer season in the state of virginia depends on two things.
West virginia buck firearms season harvest, 20142018. Crum said that deer hunting opportunities for hunters across the state in 2014 are proposed to be similar to those in 20. May 22, 20 hunting season is upon us again and many hunters in the west virginia area are looking forward to getting the opportunity to head out once again. Dnr officials are hoping for cool, clear weather during the oct. Join team member jeff as he travels down to west virginia and fills his tag on a nice 8pt. Deer general regulations west virginia division of. It is open in all counties except logan, mingo, mcdowell and wyoming. Archery deer seasons early archery season october 5 through november 15. Deer hunters in west virginia harvest 37,277 bucks during the buck firearms season december 12, 2014 west virginia deer hunting season kicksoff with discussions of elk restoration in west virginia november 24, 2014 west virginia. Peters said that in 2014, 104,707 deer were tagged during both deer firearms and bow season in west virginia. Overall, hunters have donated 26,387 deer or nearly 1.
Deer hunters in west virginia harvest 37,277 bucks during. View the most recent content of whitetail times magazine. The antlerless season is open november 24 december 6, december 1820 and december 2931, and the season bag limit is one deer. Virginia virginia migratory game bird hunting virginia hunting virginia fishing. Buck harvest for the state predicted to be higher this year. West virginias buck and antlerless deer firearms seasons.
Due to the fact that the cdcs data only represents confirmed cases, the actual quantity of lyme disease cases may be far greater. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 west virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. Virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. West virginia deer hunting season hunting in the usa. I am planning a rifle deer hunt with a couple friends in west virginia for next year. If you ever thought about taking your kids out hunting with you, this saturday, october 18, is the perfect day to do so. In all areas west of the blue ridge unless noted in the season exception below. That compares to the nearly 105,000 deer killed in 2014, and is 10 percent. Deer hunting season underway in west virginia wtov. Eithersex deer hunting days west of the blue ridge. Buck hunting numbers increase slightly for 2018 wvmetronews. The annual bag limit for antlered deer in buck firearm, archery and muzzleloader seasons combined is one deer. These most recent samples were collected from a read more. An antlerless deer is any deer having no antlers or having no antler greater than three inches long above the hairline.
The combined deer season harvest for 20 is the 17th largest total deer harvest on record for west virginia. Taking elk counts towards a hunters deer permits and bag. West virginias 4 archeryonly deer counties big deer. That number was a 31 percent decrease from the year before and a 25 percent decrease. There is no late muzzleloader season in clarke county and on private lands in frederick county since it occurs during the general firearms season. Approximately half of the states 55 counties close their schools during the entire first week of the traditional buck season. During the past deer season, 190,623 deer were reported harvested by deer hunters in virginia see fig. This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection. West virginia deer muzzleloader stamps class rm must be purchased before dec. This total included 95,563 antlered bucks, 12,967 button bucks, and 82,093 does 43 percent. A deposit of 50% of your total hunt is due when making your reservations however a 10% discount is available for active service military and veterans. 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. Point blank, that is a lot of meals for west virginia families.
Virginia deer distribution in 1950 estimated 150,000 deer source. The newest source for hunting information for the state of west virginia. Join team member jeff as he travels down to west virginia. Participation in wvs october antlerlessdeer season often. Danny corley of randolph county harvested this 6point buck on opening day of archery season 2014. Its an unofficial west virginia state holiday monday marked the start of deer hunting season in the state, where more than 330,000 hunters took to the woods. According to the west virginia division of natural resources, antler size is correlated to the age, health and genetics of the buck. State wildlife officials say west virginia s deer herd includes an unusually high proportion of 2 12yearold bucks this fall. Rate west virginia guide services and request information about your next hunt. This brings the total number of cwdpositive deer found in hampshire county to. Harvesting an additional buck resident hunters wanting the opportunity to harvest an additional buck must purchase the class rg stamp before the beginning of the season. Proper nutrition and herd management will ensure the health of the buck. Home virginia deer hunters association deer hunting magazine va. Deer kills up 32 percent in 2015 west virginia public broadcasting.
West virginia whitetail deer hunting, boar hunting, upland bird and turkey hunting at hans creek outfitters. The rm and rrm muzzleloader stamps are valid for either sex deer. Buck harvest for the state predicted to be higher this. Approximately 330,000 licensed hunters will be in west. West virginias deer seasons provide quality outdoor recreation for hunters and at the same time boosts the states economy by millions of dollars. West virginias buck, antlerlessdeer seasons open nov.
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