Friday, July 6, 2012

West Virginia Hunting Laws Change

WVDNR Hunting Regulations - Summary of Changes: Summary of Changes
2012-2013 Hunting Regulations
The statewide archery deer season will open this year on September 29, 2012 and runs through December 31.
The September Special Antlerless Archery and Muzzleloader Seasons have been eliminated for 2012.
All private land in counties having a firearms antlerless deer season (Class N or NN) will be open October 25-27, November 19– December 1, December 13-15 and December 28-31. All public lands having an antlerless deer season will be open November 19 – December 1, December 13-15 and December 28-31. Bag limits vary among counties but will be either one or three antlerless deer. See pages 13-18.
Fall wild turkey hunting season has been increased in 2012 with 15 counties open October 13-20; seven counties open October 13- 20 and October 29 - November 3; and 14 counties open October 13-20 and October 29 - November 17. See page 33.
The statewide archery bear season has been expanded in 2012 and will be a split season open September 29 – November 17 and re-open again on December 3 and run through December 31.