Hunting in Almost Heaven is a time-honored tradition passed down from generation to generation. In West Virginia, acres of wide-open public lands await you for world-class hunting opportunities. This fall, experience hunting in West Virginia and participate in the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) Big Buck Photo Contest.

The Big Buck Photo Contest is perfect for anyone who enjoys the sport of hunting and sharing the memories made along the way. Learn more about how to participate in the Big Buck Photo Contest below. We can’t wait to hear about your adventures in Almost Heaven.

How To Participate

Entering the Big Buck Photo Contest is easy! All you must do is take a photo of you and the buck you harvested during the 2023 hunting season, write a short account of your hunt and upload the photo to the Big Buck Photo Contest entry form. Winners will be selected and announced in January 2024.

Contest Prizes

Enter the Big Buck Photo Contest and you could win an incredible prize! From lifetime West Virginia hunting licenses to West Virginia State Park stays, don’t miss out on the chance to win one of these prizes.

Know Before You Go

Before the season kicks off, be sure to snag your hunting license and review the contest rules. Don’t forget, you must have a valid 2023 West Virginia Hunting License to participate and will need to enter the 13-digit DNR-issued game check number for your buck.

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Your Guide to Hunting In West Virginia for the First Time

First time hunting in Almost Heaven? Read this guide before you go and you’ll be an avid hunter before you know it. So grab your gear, purchase a West Virginia hunting license and choose your hunting destination.

 

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Hunting Regulations

It’s important for hunters to keep themselves up to date with the current West Virginia hunting regulations as different hunting seasons are available throughout the year. These regulations are your guide to hunting safely in West Virginia.