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Duck, goose, waterfowl hunting season in West Virginia open October 4

Hunting Will Reedy - October 3, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several migratory bird hunting seasons will open in West Virginia in October, a rite of autumn for many hunters. From October 4-12,...

2025 archery and crossbow hunting seasons open September 27 in West Virginia

Hunting Will Reedy - September 23, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources announced today that archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear, and...

First section of autumn 2025 black bear firearms season opens in West Virginia

Hunting Will Reedy - September 23, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources today announced that the next segment of the...

West Virginia releases its 2025 hunting outlook and mast survey report

Hunting Will Reedy - September 23, 2025

ELKINS, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that hunters preparing for fall...

West Virginia shifts future meeting time for natural resources to boost public access

Hunting Will Reedy - September 11, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources have announced that future meetings of the...

West Virginia creates special access roads for hunters with disabilities

Hunting Will Reedy - September 10, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials are reminding hunters with disabilities that special access roads in national forests and...

West Virginia reminds hunters about upcoming youth seasons, changes to regulations

Hunting Will Reedy - August 26, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the first slate of youth hunting seasons set to open in September, the West Virginia...

West Virginia sets new migratory game bird seasons and 2025-2026 regulations

Hunting Will Reedy - August 25, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has set new season dates and new regulations for the 2025-2026 migratory game bird...

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