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What's open to hunt in West Virginia

In short

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in West Virginia on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (Statewide), turkey (Statewide).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
29 days
Buck Firearms Season · Statewide (excluding Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming counties) opens Nov 23
Open todayDeer · StatewideTurkey · Statewide
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · West Virginia · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 27 – Dec 31, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 31Whitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 18 – Oct 19, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 15 – Dec 21, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 26 – Dec 27, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Jan 8 – Jan 11, 2027Whitetail deerSTATEWIDE (EXCLUDING LOGAN, MCDOWELL, MINGO, WYOMING COUNTIES)Whitetail deer · Statewide (excluding Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming counties) · Nov 23 – Dec 6, 2026TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Sep 27 – Dec 31, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 31Turkey · Statewide · Apr 18 – Apr 19, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 19 – May 23, 2027TODAY OCT 25

West Virginia season table·West Virginia regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in West Virginia, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in West Virginia today?

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in West Virginia on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (Statewide), turkey (Statewide).

When is the next hunting season opener in West Virginia?

Buck Firearms Season (Statewide (excluding Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming counties)) opens in 29 days, on Monday, November 23.