West Virginia Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowWest Virginia's deer season opens 2026-09-26 and closes 2027-01-17.
Last verified September 25, 2026West Virginia wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Statewide
Archery/Crossbow
- Opens
- September 26, 2026
- Closes
- December 31, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 20 days
Statewide
Youth/Class Q/Class XS
- Opens
- October 17, 2026
- Closes
- October 18, 2026
- Bag limit
- Also Dec 26-27
- Opens in 25 days
Open counties
Antlerless
- Opens
- October 22, 2026
- Closes
- October 25, 2026
- Bag limit
- Also concurrent with buck season, Dec 10-13, Dec 28-31
- Opens in 57 days
Statewide
Buck Firearms
- Opens
- November 23, 2026
- Closes
- December 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 78 days
Statewide
Muzzleloader
- Opens
- December 14, 2026
- Closes
- December 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 109 days
Statewide
Mountaineer Heritage
- Opens
- January 14, 2027
- Closes
- January 17, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
West Virginia's deer season opens 2026-09-26 and closes 2027-01-17.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.