Deer hunting season data across 378 GMUs in West Virginia. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | Antlerless | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Barbour County | Buck Firearms | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Barbour County | Antlerless | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Barbour County | Antlerless | Dec 11 — Dec 14 | — | — | — |
| Barbour County | Antlerless | Dec 28 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Berkeley County | Antlerless | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Berkeley County | Buck Firearms | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Berkeley County | Antlerless | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Berkeley County | Antlerless | Dec 11 — Dec 14 | — | — | — |
| Berkeley County | Antlerless | Dec 28 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | Antlerless | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | Buck Firearms | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | Antlerless | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | Antlerless | Dec 11 — Dec 14 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | Antlerless | Dec 28 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Braxton County | Antlerless | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Braxton County | Buck Firearms | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Braxton County | Antlerless | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Braxton County | Antlerless | Dec 11 — Dec 14 | — | — | — |
| Braxton County | Antlerless | Dec 28 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Brooke County | Antlerless | Oct 23 — Oct 26 | — | — | — |
| Brooke County | Buck Firearms | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Brooke County | Antlerless | Nov 24 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Brooke County | Antlerless | Dec 11 — Dec 14 | — | — | — |
| Brooke County | Antlerless | Dec 28 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
+ 238 more
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Berkeley County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Braxton County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Brooke County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Cabell County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Calhoun County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Clay County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Doddridge County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Fayette (East) | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Fayette (West) | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Gilmer County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Grant County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Greenbrier (North) | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Greenbrier (South) | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Hampshire County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Hancock County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Hardy County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Harrison County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Jackson County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Jefferson County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Kanawha County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Lewis County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Lincoln County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Logan County | Archery | Sep 27 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
+ 35 more
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Berkeley County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Boone County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Braxton County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Brooke County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Cabell County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Calhoun County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Clay (North) | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Doddridge County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Fayette (East) | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Fayette (West) | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Gilmer County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Grant County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Greenbrier (North) | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Greenbrier (South) | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Hampshire County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Hancock County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Hardy County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Harrison County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Jackson County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Jefferson County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Kanawha County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Lewis County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Lincoln County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
| Marion County | Muzzleloader | Dec 15 — Dec 21 | — | — | — |
+ 30 more
West Virginia has 378 deer seasons across 66 zones, split by weapon (Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloader). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for deer in West Virginia depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
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