White-tailed Deer Hunting Seasons
2007-2008 Hunting Regulations

Berkeley
Brooke
Hampshire*
Hancock
Hardy
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Marion
Marshall
Mason
Mineral
Monongalia
Morgan
Ohio
Taylor
Tyler
Wetzel
Wood

• A first either sex deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• Two additional deer (one must be antlerless) may be taken on Class RB or RRB stamps (one deer per stamp) or by a resident landowner using those privileges.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• The first antlered deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional antlered deer may be taken on a Class RG or RRG stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.
• Note concurrent Antlerless Season.

Maximum season bag limit: 4

• Up to four antlerless deer may be taken on Class N or NN stamps or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land in each county or combination of counties not to exceed an annual statewide total of 4 Class N or NN deer.
• Requires a valid base license or license combination, or free license plus a Class N or NN stamp for each deer, except for resident landowners hunting on their own land.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• A first either sex deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional either sex deer may be taken on a Class RM or RRM stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.

Barbour
Grant
(East of top of New Creek and North Fork Mountains)
Greenbrier
(Southern portion, see Greenbrier County Map)
Mercer
(East of I 77)
Monroe
Pendleton
(East of North Fork River)
Pleasants
Preston
(East of Cheat River)
Ritchie
Wirt

Maximum season bag limit: 3

• A first either sex deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• Two additional deer (one must be antlerless) may be taken on Class RB or RRB stamps (one deer per stamp) or by a resident landowner using those privileges.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• The first antlered deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional antlered deer may be taken on a Class RG or RRG stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.
• Note concurrent Antlerless Season.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• Up to two antlerless deer may be taken on Class N or NN stamps or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land in each county or combination of counties not to exceed an annual statewide total of 4 Class N or NN deer.
• Requires a valid base license or license combination, or free license and a Class N or NN stamp for each deer, except for resident landowners hunting on their own land.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• One either sex deer may be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional either sex deer may be taken on a Class RM or RRM stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.

Cabell
Calhoun
Doddridge
Gilmer
Lewis
Upshur
Kanawha
(North of Elk River and West of Corridor G)
Preston
(West of Cheat River)
Putnam
Roane
Wayne
(North of Rt. 37)

Maximum season bag limit: 3

• A first either sex deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• Two additional deer (one must be antlerless) may be taken on Class RB or RRB stamps (one deer per stamp) or by a resident landowner using those privileges.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• The first antlered deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional antlered deer may be taken on a Class RG or RRG stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.
• Note concurrent Antlerless Season.

Maximum season bag limit: 1

• One antlerless deer may be taken on a Class N or NN stamp or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land in each county not to exceed an annual statewide total of 4 Class N or NN deer.
• Requires a valid base license or license combination, or free license and a Class N or NN stamp, except for resident landowners hunting on their own land. Prior application for permit not required.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• One either sex deer may be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional antlered deer may be taken on a Class RM or RRM stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.

Braxton
Fayette
(North & East of New River and East of Gauley River)
Grant
(West of top of New Creek and North Fork Mountains)
Pendleton
(West of North Fork River)
Tucker

Maximum season bag limit: 3

• A first either sex deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• Two additional deer (one must be antlerless) may be taken on Class RB or RRB stamps (one deer per stamp) or by a resident landowner using those privileges.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• The first antlered deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage, or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional antlered deer may be taken on a Class RG or RRG stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.
• Note concurrent Antlerless Season.

Maximum season bag limit: 1

• Limited to West Virginia residents only and prior application for permit is required.
• One antlerless deer may be taken on a Class N stamp or by a resident landowner.
• Requires a valid base license or license combination, or free license and a Class N stamp except, for resident landowners hunting on their own land.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• One either sex deer may be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional antlered deer may be taken on a Class RM or RRM stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.

Boone
Clay
Fayette
(South and West of New River and West of Gauley River)
Greenbrier
(Northern portion, seeGreenbrier County Map)
Kanawha
(South of Elk River and East of Corridor G)
Lincoln
Nicholas
Mercer
(West of I 77)
Pocahontas
Randolph
Raleigh
Summers
Wayne
(South of Rt. 37)
Webster

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• A first either sex deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage, or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional either sex deer may be taken on a Class RB or RRB stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• The first antlered deer must be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional antlered deer may be taken on a Class RG or RRG stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• One antlered deer may be taken on a valid base license or license combination, free license, resident underage or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land.
• One additional antlered deer may be taken on a Class RM or RRM stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege.

Logan
McDowell
Mingo
Wyoming

Maximum season bag limit: 2

• Only one antlered deer may be taken per year.
• One deer may be taken on a valid base license, free license, resident underage, or by a resident landowner hunting on his/her own land and one deer may be taken on a class RB or RRB stamp or by a resident landowner using that privilege;
• OR, if the hunter’s first archery deer was taken in a county open to firearms deer hunting, two deer (one must be antlerless) may be taken on Class RB or RRB stamps or by a resident landowner using those privileges.

*Hampshire County will have a special resident and nonresident Class N or NN antlerless deer season October 26-27, 2007. See Hampshire County Antlerless Deer Season.

Wildlife Management Areas and other
Public Lands

Special Regulations

Hughes River WMA
Lewis Wetzel WMA

All regulations are the same as private land in the respective counties where the WMAs are located except: the Antlerless Season is only six days, December 3-8, and the season bag limit is one deer. Class RM and RRM muzzleloader stamps are only valid for antlered deer.

McClintic WMA
Bluestone Lake WMA

All regulations are the same as private land in the respective counties where the WMAs are located except: all antlered deer taken must have a minimum 14" outside antler spread. The annual bag limit for antlered deer in Buck Gun, Archery and Muzzleloader Seasons combined is one deer. The Antlerless Season is only six days, December 3-8 and the season bag limit is one deer. Class RM and RRM muzzleloader stamps are only valid for antlered deer.

Beech Fork Lake WMA
Burnsville Lake WMA

All regulations are the same as private land in the respective counties where the WMAs are located except: all antlered deer taken must have a minimum 14" outside antler spread. The annual bag limit for antlered deer in Buck Gun, Archery and Muzzleloader Seasons combined is one deer. The Antlerless Season is limited to West Virginia residents and is only six days, December 3-8. Prior application is required and the season bag limit is one deer.

Stonecoal Lake WMA

All regulations are the same as private land in the respective counties where the WMA is located except: the Antlerless Season is limited to West Virginia residents and is only six days, December 3-8. Prior application is required and the season bag limit is one deer. The Special Split Youth/Class Q deer season is not open. Class RM and RRM muzzleloader stamps are only valid for antlered deer.

Coopers Rock Sate Forest

All regulations are the same as private land in the counties where the State Forest is located except: all antlered deer taken must have a minimum 14" outside antler spread. The annual bag limit for antlered deer in Buck Gun, Archery and Muzzleloader Seasons combined is one deer. The Special Split Youth/Class Q deer season is not open. The Antlerless Season is only six days, December 3-8, and the season bag limit is one deer. Class RM and RRM muzzleloader stamps are only valid for antlered deer.

Amherst/Plymouth WMA
Cross Creek WMA
Chief Cornstalk WMA
Stonewall Jackson Lake WMA

All regulations are the same as private land in the respective county where the WMAs are located except: the Antlerless Season is limited to West Virginia residents and is only six days, December 3-8. Prior application is required and the season bag limit is one deer. Class RM and RRM muzzleloader stamps are only valid for antlered deer.

Hillcrest WMA

All regulations are the same as private land in Hancock County except: Buck Gun Season is closed. This area has a Special Muzzleloader Buck Season from November 19 - December 1. All Muzzleloader Season stamp requirements apply. The annual antlered deer bag limit for Archery and Muzzleloader seasons combined is one deer. The Antlerless Season is limited to West Virginia residents and is only six days, December 3-8. Prior application is required and the season bag limit is one deer. The Special Split Youth/Class Q deer season is not open. Class RM and RRM muzzleloader stamps are only valid for antlered deer.

Wilson Cove Deer Study Area

All regulations are the same as private land in Hardy County except: Buck Gun Season is closed. This area has a Special Muzzleloader Buck Season from November 19 - December 1. All Muzzleloader Season stamp requirements apply. The annual antlered deer bag limit for Archery and Muzzleloader Seasons combined is one deer. The Antlerless Season is only six days, December 3-8.

Potts Creek WMA
(Jefferson National Forest)
Wallback WMA
Elk River WMA

All regulations are the same as private land in the respective counties where the WMAs are located except: the Archery Season bag limit is two deer. The Antlerless Season and the Special Split Youth/Class Q deer seasons are not open. Muzzleloader hunting is restricted to antlered deer only. Class RM and RRM muzzleloader stamps are only valid for antlered deer.

Greenbottom WMA

All regulations are the same as private land in Cabell County except: Deer may only be hunted with bows or muzzleloaders and the Antlerless Season is only six days, December 3-8.

Nathaniel Mountain WMA
Short Mountain WMA
Edwards Run WMA
Fort Mill Ridge WMA

All regulations are the same as private land in Hampshire County except: the Antlerless Season is split with two days on October 26-27 and six days on December 3-8 for a total of eight days. The bag limit is four antlerless deer, only one of which may be taken in the October 26-27 portion of the season.

All other WMAs and other Public Lands

All regulations are the same as private land in the respective counties where the WMAs and other public lands are located except: in counties having an Antlerless Season, the Antlerless Season on WMAs and public lands is only six days, December 3-8. The Special Split Youth/Class Q deer season is only open on those areas specified.