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Joe Manchin III, Governor
Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release: September 2, 2010

 Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer (304) 558-2003 ext. 365 hoy.r.murphy@wv.gov

Contact:

 Curtis Taylor, Wildlife Resources Section 304-558-2771 dnr.wildlife@wv.gov

Early Antlerless Deer Archery and Muzzleloader Seasons to be held in September

            SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Special antlerless deer seasons for archery and muzzleloader hunters will open on private land in select counties in September,” according to West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro. “These seasons provide an excellent opportunity to hunt deer earlier in the year when weather conditions are generally milder.”

  • The early archery season opens Sept. 13 and closes Sept. 18 in select counties. Hunters wishing to participate in this season must purchase a Class RB or Class RRB stamp before going afield. The stamp allows a hunter to take one antlerless deer during this early special archery season. 
  • The early muzzleloader season opens Sept. 20 and closes Sept. 25 in select counties. Hunters must purchase a Class RM or RRM stamp before hunting. This stamp allows a hunter to take one antlerless deer during this early special muzzleloader season.

            If a hunter does not fill a tag during either season, the appropriate stamp can be used during the regular archery or muzzleloader season. Landowners hunting on their own land or holders of the DT license are not required to purchase a stamp. 

            “With the early deer seasons, successful hunters should practice proper field care to prevent the meat from spoiling due to higher temperatures commonly experienced during September,” said Jezioro. “Be sure that, prior to going afield, you are prepared to get your deer cooled down and processed in a timely manner,” said Jezioro. 

            More information on the September deer seasons can be found in the 2010-2011 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations which are available at DNR offices, license agents and on the DNR website www.wvdnr.gov.

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