• West Virginia Big Game Species

    - BIG GAME SPECIES:
    Deer
    Elk
    Bear
    Boar

    - SMALL GAME SPECIES:

    - BIRDS:
    Turkey
    Waterfowl
    Quail
    Migratory Game Birds

  • West Virginia Big Game Draw Application Deadlines

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  • Important Links

    https://www.fws.gov/visit-us

  • West Virginia State Wildlife Office

    West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
    https://wvdnr.gov/hunting/
    324 4Th Ave
    South Charleston, WV 25303
    304-558-6200
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  • West Virginia Hunting Information

    Residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of West Virginia.
    Resident active duty military stationed outside of West Virginia may still obtain a resident hunting license.
    Non-residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of West Virginia.
    Residency requires an individual to have resided within the state of West Virginia for at least 30 days immediately preceding applying for and obtaining a hunting license.
    A full-time student at a West Virginia college or university may be considered a resident for hunting license purposes.
    A resident must pay an annual hunting license fee of $23 or2-year hunting license fee of $44
    3-year hunting license fee of $65
    4-year hunting license fee of $86.

    A resident junior must pay an annual hunting license fee of $8.50.
    A resident senior must pay an annual hunting license fee of $9.
    A resident must pay an annual trapping license fee of $46.
    A resident junior must pay an annual trapping license fee of $11.
    A resident senior must pay an annual trapping license fee of $9.
    A non-resident must pay an annual hunting license fee of $111 or3-day hunting license fee of $60.

    A non-resident junior must pay an annual hunting license fee of $16.
    A non-resident must pay an annual trapping license fee of $206.
    Residents and non-residents are required to obtain additional licenses, permits, and stamps for hunting deer, bear, fox, migratory birds, and waterfowl.

    "Hunting Laws by State" FindLaw, https://www.findlaw.com/state/state-fish-and-game-laws/hunting-laws-by-state-findlaw.html. Accessed July 15, 2022.

Military, Veterans, Seniors, Disabled, and Children receive significant discounts from liscenses and other fees. Check out West Virginia State Wildlife website for a full breakdown.

2022 Fees

Yearly and Seasonal Base License:

Ownership of a West Virginia hunting lisence may or may not be required to apply, purchase, or earn points for game tags.

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BIG GAME Tag Application Fees

Application fees are non-refundable. The State of West Virginia uses these funds to support wildlife conservation.

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BIG GAME Tags

TAG FEES paid at the time of issuance (if selected):

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*Prices may vary. Please check the West Virginia State Wildlife website for the most up to date information.

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