It’s important for hunters to keep themselves up to date with the current West Virginia hunting regulations as different hunting seasons are available throughout the year. These regulations are your guide to hunting safely in West Virginia.

A hunter gives his hound encouragement
Three hunters and a dog patrol the undergrowth hoping to flush out some game

Current West Virginia Hunting Regulations

View the current Hunting and Trapping Regulations. In addition to regulations, these summaries contain helpful tips and other useful information for hunting trips in West Virginia.

In addition to downloading the Hunting Regulations Summary, printed copies of current regulations can be found at authorized hunting license agents or at your DNR District Office.

West Virginia Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations

View the 2023 – 2024 Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations here.