West virginia s buck and antlerless deer firearms seasons open nov. Wvdnr migratory bird hunting regulations available in september. All hunting seasons are closed unless opened by specific tennessee fish and wildlife commission proclamation. Bears must weigh at least 100 pounds live or minimum 75 pounds field dressed. These pages provide a summary of the regulations and statutes that relate to hunting and trapping in massachusetts. Other than muzzleloader deer hunters, blaze colored clothing is not required of any hunters hunting during the muzzleloader deer seasons. Virginia deer forecast for 2015 bill ullrich with his 220inch peoria county nontypical. See page 5 and 35 for instructions for checking beavers checked in beginning april 1, 2015 and turkeys checked in during spring 2015 gobbler seasons. West virginias buck and antlerless deer firearms seasons. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license. Get the latest information about vdhas involvement in current legislative matters surrounding deer hunting in virginia. I shot this buck at 25 yards, it was hit 2 inches behind the shoulder but the deer was slightly angled away.
Hunting in west virginia is a timehonored tradition in which the majority of families have at least one member who participates on a regular basis. While most deer hunting is legal on sunday in virginia, dog hunting is still banned on sunday. Virginia deer management plan, 2006 2015 pdf deer seasons and bag limits. Beginning with the 2015 2016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Firearm, hunting device, and ammunition deer bear elk fall turkey spring gobbler shotguns including muzzleloading shotguns using ammunition loaded with larger than number 2 fine shot no shotguns including muzzleloading shotguns air guns. West virginia the 2015 2016 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure is available at west virginia hunting and fishing license agents, division of. Its time to snag a copy or, like the kids do, open them up on your phone and start studying the seasons. Participants will receive an annual survey form to complete during the early archery deer season and a copy of the results after they are compiled. A report on deer hunting with dogs north carolina landowners. Are valid only on designated eithersex deer hunting days. Deer hunting firearms seasons virginia hunting seasons.
Effective july 1, 2015 the possession or use of deer scentslures that contain natural deer urine or other bodily fluids used for the purpose of taking, attempting to take, attracting, or scouting wildlife in virginia will no longer be legal. Deer general regulations west virginia division of. Today, turkey hunters enjoy a fall and spring season that accounted for 23,863 birds taken during the 2015 seasons. The statewide bag limit for antlered deer is two 2. West virginia dnr issues correction to 2015 16 hunting regulations hunting the mountain state this year. Regulations are set annually by the fisheries and wildlife board. December 1st through the first saturday in january. Specific laws and regulations are found in the code of virginia or the dgif fisheries, wildlife, and boating regulations. Another change to the 2015 regulations was the use of crossbows allowed during the traditional archery deer and bear season. Its important to protect yourself against tick bites when spending time outdoors in the spring and summer. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first.
Youth deer hunters, see youth and apprentice deer hunting weekend and youth and apprentice antlerless deer regulation provisions on deer hunting youth hunting. The fishing conditions this time of year in virginia are tough, so i resulted to some hunting. And theres no telling what the crew will find in their own backyards. Matt knox, deer project manager for the virginia department of game and inland fisheries vdgif, calculates that hunters in virginia killed 190,745 deer last season. Urban archery deer seasons antlerless deer only and designated areas see digest for details. Virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Virginia hunting 2015 its the beginning of fall and the leaves are turning colors. See page 7 for additional regulations 2014 2015 seasons, dates and limits. The state sets different hunting seasons for taking deer by archery weapons and taking deer with muzzleloaders.
Take note that, as of last season, liquid deer scents that contain actual deer urine are outlawed in virginia as a guard against the spread of cwd. To participate, please contact mike fies with your mailing address at mike. Changes to hunting season over the previous decade sports. The guide is a summary of indiana hunting regulations. In the counties including the cities and towns within of augusta, botetourt, carroll, craig, giles, grayson, montgomery, pulaski, roanoke.
Be aware that the regulations guide contains a significant typo. In chesapeake, suffolk east of the dismal swamp line, and virginia beach. The department of game and inland fisheries will post the virginia hunting dates around this time come back soon to check our when the start of virginia deer season, virginia turkey season and the most fun virginia dove seasons will begin. The legal times for hunting deer in virginia are quite complex, and youll need to consult the regulations and study them carefully. Each year more than 350,000 hunters take to west virginia s woods in search of some sort of quarry. Just killn time tv episode 8 2011 virginia is for lovers. West virginia the west virginia buck firearms season is nov.
No more than one 1 antlered deer may be taken per day. The sunday following the close of the firearms deer season through the first saturday in january. Everything you need to plan your west virginia hunting trips for 2020. As part of our comprehensive guide to us hunting seasons by state on this page you will find out when is hunting season for west virginia. View the most recent content of whitetail times magazine. Deer archery and crossbow september 26 december 31 deer antlerless split season. Double spur outfitters, is star tannery, virginia s, premier hunting guide service. New posts hot thread new hot thread no new no new posts contains posts by you locked thread. There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for a wide range of wild game species. Special youth and apprentice deer regulation applies statewide. West virginia dnr issues correction to 201516 hunting.
It is designed as a service to hunters and is not intended to be a complete digest of all hunting and trapping regulations. Deer kill data 1947 to present harvest summary for 20182019 season. Deer of either sex may be taken full season during the early and late archery deer seasons, including the cities of chesapeake, virginia beach and suffolk east of the dismal swamp line. The 20192020 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary has been released. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits.
Antlerless deer hunting season dates and open counties have changed. Antlerless deer may only be taken during designated eithersex deer hunting days during the archery season s, muzzleloading season s, and firearms season s. In all areas where hunting with a muzzleloading rifle is permitted. Hunters killed 209,197 deer in virginia during the 201516 season.
Hikers in these regions should check both west virginia and virginia hunting seasons. There is no early muzzleloading season in the cities of chesapeake, virginia beach, or suffolk east of the dismal swamp line since it occurs during the general firearms season. The first thing youll need is a hunting or sporting license. An estimated 810,000 deer in 2015, 740,000 in 2014, down from about 920,000 in 20 and one million in 2012. The hunting of deer or bear with a gun, firearm, or other weapon with the aid or assistance of dogs on sunday is prohibited. Operating exclusively on private and national forest land that is located in the heart of virginia s shenandoah valley, it is a sportsmans paradise. Tarsalscent glands from a harvested deer are also considered illegal. During this season only antlerless deer may be taken. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the virginia department of game and inland fisheries. If you are hunting in virginia, and looking for the best place to book your guided deer, bear, or turkey hunt.
Antlered deer may be taken every day of the season. A 179 58inch typical came from fauquier county, virginia, two years ago. Must be checked at an official game checking station. The big box sporting goods stores are running commercials on every t. If youre a hunter with access to a large tract of land, where hunting. To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44. West virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary has.
To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n. Special antlerless season only in counties that initially had a quota of 4, which are now indicated in green on the map updated september 2019 see pg 30 in the hunting and trapping guide. The 2015 2016 west virginia hunting and trapping regulations summary brochure is available at west virginia hunting and fishing license agents, division of natural resources district offices and the dnr elkins and south charleston offices. Antlerless deer may only be taken on designated eithersex deer hunting days. For 2017 the earn a buck program was expanded to reduce the population, and ehd outbreak has spread into the southwest. Deer reduction zones, previously called urban zones, are in designated locations only. Hunters and trappers must obtain their dnr id number before using the telephone game check option. Areas open and closed to deer doghunting in virginia, demarcated by the dog. Reconfirm hunting season dates locally before you go. Are valid during all archery, muzzleloader, and firearms deer seasons. Home virginia deer hunters association deer hunting. We will post the new virginia hunting calendar every year sometime after the 4th of july. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of.