WV Turkey Hunting

West Virginia Turkey Season Dates 2026

Turkey season in West Virginia runs Oct 27 – Oct 19 across 75 Countys.

157 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Shotgun

CountyTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Barbour (East and South)SpringApr 20 — May 16———
Barbour (West)SpringApr 20 — May 16———
Barbour CountyFallOct 11 — Oct 19———
Barbour CountySpringApr 20 — May 16———
Berkeley CountyFallOct 11 — Oct 19———
Berkeley CountyFallOct 27 — Nov 16———
Berkeley CountySpringApr 20 — May 16———
Boone CountyFallOct 11 — Oct 19———
Boone CountySpringApr 20 — May 16———
Braxton (East)SpringApr 20 — May 16———
Braxton (West)SpringApr 20 — May 16———
Braxton CountyFallOct 11 — Oct 19———
Braxton CountySpringApr 20 — May 16———
Brooke CountyFallOct 11 — Oct 19———
Brooke CountyFallOct 27 — Nov 2———
Brooke CountySpringApr 20 — May 16———
Cabell CountyFallOct 11 — Oct 19———
Cabell CountySpringApr 20 — May 16———
Calhoun CountyFallOct 11 — Oct 19———
Calhoun CountySpringApr 20 — May 16———
Clay (North)SpringApr 20 — May 16———
Clay (South)SpringApr 20 — May 16———
Clay CountyFallOct 11 — Oct 19———
Clay CountySpringApr 20 — May 16———
Doddridge CountyFallOct 11 — Oct 19———

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Turkey in West Virginia: FAQ

When is turkey season in West Virginia?

Turkey season in West Virginia currently runs Oct 27 to Oct 19, across 157 season rows and 75 Countys, split by weapon (Shotgun).

Where is the best place to hunt turkey in West Virginia?

The best Countys for turkey 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.

Plan your Turkey hunt in West Virginia

View County boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see West Virginia seasons, public land, and license.

Turkey in West Virginia: parcels + public land