Get ready to enjoy hunting adventures in the forests and fields of West Virginia. Our regulations summaries are your guide to West Virginia’s world-class hunting seasons, providing you with current rules and essential knowledge to help you hunt safely and ethically and make the most of your time outdoors.
Hunting and Trapping Regulations
For season dates, open counties, bag limits and other helpful tips for West Virginia’s big and small game seasons, download and review the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary for the 2024–2025 seasons.
Note: Regulations for the 2023-2024 seasons are in effect and enforceable by law until June 30, 2024. Click here to view the 2023-2024 Regulations Summary.
Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
For season dates, bag limits and other helpful tips for West Virginia’s migratory game bird seasons, download and review the Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations Summary for the 2023–2024 seasons.
If you want to request a printed copy of the current regulations, contact your local authorized hunting license agent or WVDNR District Office.