Bear season in West Virginia runs Oct 23 – Oct 10 across 61 Countys.
| County | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour (East and South) | General | Dec 8 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Barbour (West) | General | Sep 20 — Sep 26 | — | — | — |
| Barbour (West) | General | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Barbour (West) | General | Nov 24 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Berkeley County | General | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Berkeley County | General | Nov 24 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | General | Oct 4 — Oct 10 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | General | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | General | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | General | Dec 8 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Braxton (East) | General | Dec 8 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Braxton (West) | General | Sep 20 — Sep 26 | — | — | — |
| Braxton (West) | General | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Braxton (West) | General | Nov 24 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Brooke County | General | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Brooke County | General | Nov 24 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Cabell County | General | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Cabell County | General | Nov 24 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Calhoun County | General | Sep 20 — Sep 26 | — | — | — |
| Calhoun County | General | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Calhoun County | General | Nov 24 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Clay (North) | General | Sep 20 — Sep 26 | — | — | — |
| Clay (North) | General | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Clay (North) | General | Nov 24 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Clay (South) | General | Dec 8 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
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Bear season in West Virginia currently runs Oct 23 to Oct 10, across 129 season rows and 61 Countys, split by weapon (Rifle).
The best Countys for bear in West Virginia depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per County above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View County boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see West Virginia seasons, public land, and license.