Turkey general regulations west virginia division of. Only one antlerless deer may be taken on dnr managed fish and wildlife areas and some other dnr properties. Everything you need to plan your west virginia hunting trips for 2020. For some families, youth hunting is a timehonored tradition carried down through generations.
Extend the first segment of the fall turkey season by one day so it ends on a sunday. West virginias fall wild turkey season will open on oct. West virginias spring gobbler season opens april 15. The date of the season was based on the earliest time a season could be opened and still provide some protection of wild turkey hens. Season dates and open counties for antlerless deer, fall wild turkey, and black bear hunting. By adding an extra day to the youth season, we wanted to give kids more opportunities to get out and enjoy a hunting adventure, peters said. Spring turkey hunting season the spring gobbler season is still scheduled to start on april 20. Columbus, ohio ohios spring hunting season for wild turkeys begins this month. Turkey, fall split season selected counties see page 34 october 11. The youth turkey permit may be used during any turkey season. One male turkey or turkey with visible beard youths who take a turkey during the youth season may not harvest a second bird until april 27. Most permits are not restricted to a specific turkey permit area. Call tollfree in maryland at 18776208dnr 8367 out of state. Wvdnr hunting regulations turkey general regulations.
Biologists anticipate increased turkey harvest opportunity. Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. West virginias spring gobbler season to open april 20. Resident and nonresident youth hunters 15 years of age and under or holders of a valid apprentice. This year, however, the season will be saturday and sunday, april 1819. Due to the covid19 pandemic and recent executive orders issued in michigan, we are encouraging hunters to hunt close to home. Dnr proposes 16 changes to wv hunting, fishing regulations. In addition to having over 2 million acres of public hunting land, virginias spring hunting season lasts for five weeks, and has a threebird bag limit. Hunters and trappers may now check their game via the telephone at 1844wvcheck, the website. West virginia is home to a variety of hunting opportunities, including deer, turkey and small game. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Youth under the age of 18 may hunt turkey statewide during this season, but some game lands require a permit see game lands section. All counties in the state will have at least a oneweek fall season.
West virginia dnr makes changes to squirrel, turkey. This is because the bird taken during the youth season counts as the first bird for the first week of the regular season. Application periods lotteries 2019 deer firearmmuzzleloader application periods. Class qqq and class xs license holders are not eligible. Advertisement hunters may kill only one bearded turkey per day and two during the season, which runs through saturday, may, according to gary foster of the w. Turkey general regulations 20142015 hunting regulations. Split youth, class qqq and xs electronic game check muzzleloader.
The combined bag limit for the 2019 fall and 2020 winter seasons is one turkey of either sex. The dnr is working with hunting and fishing industry partners to increase hunting and fishing participation. Hunters can harvest one bearded bird per day with a season bag limit of two. The maryland department of natural resources does not provide specific hunting sites or mentors for these hunting days. General regulations turkey west virginia division of. Are you ready for youth turkey season this weekend. Bag limit is one turkey bearded bird only per youth apprentice hunter, per weekend. The fourth monday of april spring gobbler season opening date was designed to protect the wild turkey hen resource in west virginia and to permit spring hunting recreation on bearded wild turkeys. The rest of the dnr s proposals dealt with youth seasons, season lengths, and biggame bag limits. The residentonly youth sportsmans license includes the annual youth hunting license, two 2 youth deer permits and two 2 youth turkey permits. Extend the first segment of the fall turkey season by one day so it ends on a. Despite being a smaller state, west virginia is home to more than 350,000.
The bag limit is one bearded turkey and the harvested bird will count toward the hunters annual bag limit. West virginia dnr alters regulations that will affect turkey and squirrel hunting seasons and change the definition for bear baiting. In just a few days, west virginias statewide spring gobbler season will start. Foster asked commissioners to consider creating a twoday blackbear hunting season for young. West virginias spring gobbler season opens april 20 woaytv. The bag limit is one bearded turkey, and the harvested bird will count toward the hunters annual bag limit. Dnr anticipates increased harvest opportunities during spring. Foster asked commissioners to consider creating a twoday blackbear hunting season for. The 2020 spring turkey season information can be found in the small game hunting regulations. Bag limit is one turkey bearded bird only per youthapprentice hunter, per weekend. Resident senior or disabled combination hunting and fishing licenses. Some changes to 201819 wv hunting regulations sports.
Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license. Allow the use of crossbows during the youth spring turkey season. Turkey hunting is a tradition in the mountain state, and the spring season can be both challenging and fun for hunters of all ages. Resident youth 14 years old and younger hunt for free. The official west virginia dnr els electronic licensing. Baiting for turkeys in both the spring and fall hunting seasons is prohibited. If you wish, instead, to receive a printed copy, please visit an authorized hunting license agent or request a copy from a dnr district office. The executive order allows engaging in outdoor activityfrom wv dnr website. The oneday youth season will be held april, the saturday before the regular season. In 2017, youth hunters checked 1,895 wild turkeys during the twoday season. People who entered the lottery for a permit in one of the highdemand areas carlos avery, mille lacs and whitewater wildlife management areas can check the lottery results. In fact, there are even special days dedicated to youth hunters.
To see more information consult the hunting and trapping regulations, page 44. Longer turkey season highlights dnrs 2021 hunting proposals. Wild turkey may be hunted with rifles, handguns, muzzleloaders, shotguns, bows or crossbows see exception for. Some changes to 201819 wv hunting regulations jul 31, 2018.
All hunting license requirements and regulations remain in effect. West virginia dnr makes changes to squirrel, turkey hunting. November 15 turkey spring 2015 bearded only april 27. Ohios spring hunting season for wild turkeys begins this.
Columbus, oh many young hunters found success during ohios 2018 youth spring wild turkey season after 1,860 birds were harvested, according to the ohio department of natural resources odnr hunters age 17 and under were eligible to participate in the twoday season, april 2122. Spring gobbler season in west virginia opens monday, april 17, and state officials are predicting a good season boosted by the 2016 cicada emergence. Everything you need to know about youth hunting in west virginia. Resident youth 15 through 17 years of age are required. Spring turkey hunters needed for ruffed grouse drumming survey. Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game. From antlerless deer and turkey to squirrel and waterfowl, youth hunters can take advantage of these days and learn more about the tradition of hunting in the mountain state. West virginias statewide fourweek spring gobbler season opens monday, april 15, and runs through may 11.
Dnr anticipates increased harvest opportunities during. The ohio department of natural resources says the state is divided into two wild turkeyhunting zones one. Summary of changes 20192020 turkey hunting regulations. Wild turkey may be hunted with rifles, handguns, muzzleloaders, shotguns, or bows see exception for youth spring gobbler season on page 35. Wvdnr hunting regulations 20072008 seasons, dates and.
Only youth can hunt during this season and only one weapon is allowed per youth hunter. West virginia dnr setting of spring gobbler season. Species opening date closing date daily bag limit possession limit season limit. The spring gobbler season is scheduled to open on april 20, the youth season is expanding to two days and turkey hunters can anticipate increased harvest opportunities. A special oneday youth spring gobbler season will be held on saturday, april 20, 20. Also note that campgrounds and dnr site bathroom facilities remain closed for now. Youth hunters find success during 2018 youth wild turkey. According to the wv dnr website, spring turkey season is scheduled to start on april 20. The youth hunter must comply with all other deer hunting regulations. The season will open monday, april 15, and runs through saturday, may 11. The youth turkey permit allows the hunter to harvest one turkey.
Spring gobbler season opens april 20 west virginia. Only 1 spring gobbler may be taken during this hunt. Hunting in state parks spring turkey hunting in state parks is allowed during the 2day youth turkey hunt and the first two. South charleston, wv woay turkey hunters in west virginia can anticipate increased harvest opportunities during this years spring gobbler season, scheduled to open monday, april 20. In past years, the youth turkey season was set for the saturday before the opening day of the regular spring turkey season. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Turkey spring 2019 bearded only april 15 may 11 1 2 2 turkey 2019 youth season see page 42 april april 1 counts towards spring season bag limit of two squirrel gray, black, albino and fox september 8 february 28 6 24 none squirrel youth season see page 31 september 1 september 1 6 ruffed grouse october february 28 4. Nonresident licenses are available at the states customer service center in indianapolis and at most dnr properties. However, its important to know the rules and laws surrounding youth hunting. West virginias spring gobbler season to open april 20, dnr. Hunting season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open.
This is a large 7mb file and may take a long time 20 min or longer to open on a dialup internet connection. West virginias statewide fourweek spring gobbler season opens april 15 and runs through may 11. Canadian hunters see rules for importing firearms for hunting. Click here to view the current west virginia hunting regulations. Two bearded turkeys may be taken in the spring and one eithersex turkey in the fall. Spring gobbler season wild turkey starts september 1.
Nrpo hutchison, haines, cpl fayak and spence along with sgt himmelrick helped 12 youth get things in order last weekend. Wild boar gun october 26 november 2 1 split season february 7 february 9. West virginia division of natural resources biologists make spring harvest predictions by looking at brood reports from two years earlier because the average harvested gobbler is a 2yearold bird. Wild boar archery and crossbow september 28 december 31 split season february 7 february 9. Special season for eligible junior hunters, with required license, and mentored youth april 25, 2020. For additional rules and regulations concerning washingtons reopening of outdoors recreation, visit here. Spring gobbler season starts april 15 west virginia. Spring turkey hunting in virginia virginia offers some of the best early season turkey hunting opportunities in the eastern region.
Apr 09, 2020 south charleston, wv woay turkey hunters in west virginia can anticipate increased harvest opportunities during this years spring gobbler season, scheduled to open monday, april 20. West virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. If you have already purchased and have in your possession a 2020 spring turkey kill tag for an area far from home, go to michigan. The youth turkey season has also been expanded to include an extra day in 2020, peters said. Fall turkey season daily shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset. West virginias spring gobbler season opens april 15 wv. This year, the youth turkey season will be saturday and sunday, april 1819. Wvdnr hunting regulations 20072008 seasons, dates and limits. Box 67 elkins, wv 26241 304 6370245 youth spring gobbler season a special twoday youth spring gobbler season will be held on saturday and sunday, april 18 and 19, 2020. The hunt is designed to give hunters under age 16 an opportunity to hunt turkey and gain valuable experience without the competition of adult hunters. Hunters and trappers must obtain their dnr id number before using the telephone game check option. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. Youth and apprentice spring turkey hunting weekend season dates. Hunting in west virginia is a timehonored tradition that has been passed down for generations.
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