West Virginia Hunting Resources 

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Quick Menu

• Regulations & Licenses

• Public Hunting Areas (WMAs)

• Harvest Reports (2024+)

• Outfitters & Guides

• Small Businesses (WV-made / WV-based)

• Veterans & Disabled Hunter Resources

• Shooting Ranges

• Local Gun Shops

• Buckeye Hunter Hub (Free Map + Free Membership + Social)

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Regulations & Licenses

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• WVDNR Hunting Regulations (download current summary): https://wvdnr.gov/hunting/hunting-regulations/ WV Division of Natural Resources

• Buy WV hunting/fishing license online (WVDNR): https://wvdnr.gov/buy-a-license/ WV Division of Natural Resources

• WVhunt (Electronic Licensing + Game Check portal): https://www.wvhunt.com/ WV Hunt

• Electronic Game Check guide (how-to): https://wvdnr.gov/electronic-game-check-guide/ WV Division of Natural Resources

• Electronic Game Check FAQ: https://wvdnr.gov/frequently-asked-questions/electronic-game-check-faq/ WV Division of Natural Resources

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Public Hunting Areas (WMAs)

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• West Virginia Wildlife Management Areas (WVDNR – overview + links): https://wvdnr.gov/lands-waters/wildlife-management-areas/ WV Division of Natural Resources

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Harvest Reports (2024+)

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• 2024 Big Game Bulletin (deer/turkey/bear/boar trends): https://wvdnr.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Pub_BigGameBull_2024_DNR_WILD_digital_rev.pdf WV Division of Natural Resources

• WV Deer Harvests 2024–2025 Seasons (county table PDF): https://wvdnr.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/West-Virginia-Deer-Harvests-2024%E2%80%932025-Seasons-Sheet1.pdf WV Division of Natural Resources

• Spring Gobbler Harvest (county-by-county, includes 2024): https://wvdnr.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-spring-gobbler-harvest-052424-Sheet1.pdf WV Division of Natural Resources

• 2024 Black Bear Harvest numbers (PDF): https://wvdnr.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2024-West-Virginia-Black-Bear-Harvest.pdf WV Division of Natural Resources

• WVDNR article: hunters harvested 2,479 bears in 2024: https://wvdnr.gov/west-virginia-hunters-harvest-2479-black-bears-in-2024/ WV Division of Natural Resources

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Outfitters & Guides

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• WVDNR (Whitewater) Outfitters & Guides directory: https://whitewater.wvdnr.gov/OutfittersAndGuides?Area=OutfittersAndGuides DNR Whitewater

• WV Tourism – Guided Hunts roundup: https://wvtourism.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventures/hunting/guided-hunts/ Almost Heaven - West Virginia

• Hans Creek Outfitters (turkey hunts): https://www.hanscreekoutfitterswv.com/spring-turkey-hunts Hans Creek Outfitters

• Double Spur Outfitters (turkey hunts): https://www.doublespuroutfitters.com/gobbler_hunting Double Spur Outfitters

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Small Businesses (WV-made / WV-based)

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• Nature’s Voice Game Calls (WV-made turkey/deer calls): https://www.naturesvoicegamecalls.com/ Nature's Voice Game Calls

• Hardy’s Custom Game Calls (WV): https://www.hardyscustomgamecalls.com/ Hardys Custom Game Calls

• Sportsman’s Refuge (Morgantown, WV – archery shop + indoor range): https://www.sportsmansrefuge.com/ Sportsman's Refuge

• Middle Mountain Sporting Goods (Elkins, WV): https://mmsportinggoods.com/ Middle Mountain Sporting Goods

• McFly Outdoors (North Central WV outdoor shop): https://www.mcflyoutdoors.com/ McFly Outdoors

• Full Strut Turkey Calls (WV – Facebook shop page): https://www.facebook.com/p/Full-Strut-turkey-Calls-100063572892828/ facebook.com

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Veterans & Disabled Hunter Resources

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• WVDNR Disability Services (ADA access + resources): https://wvdnr.gov/disability-services/ WV Division of Natural Resources

• Class Q / QQ info (mobility-impaired access): https://wvdnr.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hunting_Safety_Education_QQQQ_Digital.pdf Hans Creek Outfitters

• WV Lottery Hunts (includes state park controlled hunts): https://wvdnr.gov/hunting/wv-lottery-hunts/ WV Division of Natural Resources

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Shooting Ranges

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• WVDNR Public Shooting Ranges (statewide list): https://wvdnr.gov/lands-waters/wildlife-management-areas/shooting-ranges/ WV Division of Natural Resources

• Public Range Rules (PDF): https://wvdnr.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Shooting-Ranges.pdf WV Division of Natural Resources

• West Virginia Gun Company (private range + training): https://www.wvguncompany.com/ West Virginia Gun Company

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Local Gun Shops (WV)

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• Green Monstah Firearms (Martinsburg): https://greenmonstahfirearms.com/ Green Monstah Firearms

• Freedom Gun & Pawn (Huntington): https://www.freedomgunandpawn.com/ Freedom Gun and Pawn

• Spring Hill Rod & Gun (South Charleston): https://springhillrodandgun.com/ Spring Hill Rod and Gun

• Valley Outdoors (Hurricane): https://valleyoutdoorswv.com/ Valley Outdoors

• 2A Guns & Ammo (Martinsburg): https://2agna.com/ 2A Guns & Ammo

• Bridgeport Equipment – Guns (Huntington store page): https://guns.bridgeportequip.com/huntington-wv-store Bridgeport Equipment

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Buckeye Hunter Hub (Always Free)

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• Free Hunting Map: https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/bhh-map

• Free Membership: https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com

• Social Platform for Hunters (Groups): https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/groups

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