West Virginia provides excellent Appalachian hunting with white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, and ruffed grouse across its rugged mountain terrain and abundant public land.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA Allegheny Wildlife Management Area | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| WMA Allegheny Wildlife Management Area | Rifle | Nov 24 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| WMA Amherst\Plymouth Wildlife Management Area | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| WMA Amherst\Plymouth Wildlife Management Area | Rifle | Nov 24 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| WMA Anawalt Lake Wildlife Management Area | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| WMA Anawalt Lake Wildlife Management Area | Rifle | Nov 24 — Dec 31 | — | — |
+ 194 more Bear seasons
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
West Virginia Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for West Virginia on our interactive hunting map.
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