WV Turkey Hunting

West Virginia Turkey Season Dates 2026

Turkey season in West Virginia runs Oct 11 – May 16 across 75 Countys.

157 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Shotgun

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