Hunting in West Virginia
Everything you need to hunt legally in West Virginia. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
January 1 - December 31
Wildlife Agency
WV DNR
Updated: January 2026
West Virginia Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in West Virginia.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in West Virginia based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all West Virginia hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $32 resident
Compare West Virginia hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
16 species covered
West Virginia bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
West Virginia hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all West Virginia hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
West Virginia License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $32.00 | $132.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $19.00 | $37.00 |
| Combo | $36.00 | N/A |
| Lifetime Sportsman | $805.00 | N/A |
West Virginia Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in West Virginia.
Deer
Archery
Sep 27
to Dec 31
Deer
Rifle
Nov 24
to Dec 7
Deer
Rifle
Dec 8
to Dec 14
Deer
Muzzleloader
Dec 15
to Dec 21
Turkey
Apr 20
to May 23
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
WV DNR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through WV DNR online system and app.
Hunter Education
West Virginia requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near West Virginia.
Store Your West Virginia License in Hunter Passport
Keep your WV hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.