West Virginia Deer Season 2026-27
West Virginia deer season dates start with Sep 26-Dec 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
West Virginia's listed 2026-27 archery deer season runs Sep 26-Dec 31, 2026.
Youth/Class Q/Class XS Split Season White-tailed Deer opens Oct 17, 2026 and closes Oct 18, 2026.
Antlerless Split Season White-tailed Deer opens Oct 22, 2026 and closes Oct 25, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to West Virginia DNR.
Deer
White-tailed Deer
Archery and Crossbow
Must be electronically registered.
White-tailed Deer
Youth/Class Q/Class XS Split Season
Split season; second split December 26-27. Must be electronically registered.
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless Split Season
Split season with multiple segments: Oct 22-25, Nov 23-Dec 6, Dec 10-13, Dec 28-31. Must be electronically registered.
Zone: Selected Counties
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless Split Season
Second split of Antlerless season. Must be electronically registered.
Zone: Selected Counties
White-tailed Deer
Buck Firearms
Must be electronically registered.
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless Split Season
Third split of Antlerless season. Must be electronically registered.
Zone: Selected Counties
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Must be electronically registered.
White-tailed Deer
Youth/Class Q/Class XS Split Season
Second split of Youth/Class Q/Class XS season. Must be electronically registered.
White-tailed Deer
Antlerless Split Season
Fourth split of Antlerless season. Must be electronically registered.
Zone: Selected Counties
White-tailed Deer
Mountaineer Heritage (Winter 2027)
Combined Deer, Bear and Turkey season. Must be electronically registered.
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West Virginia Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in West Virginia?
September 26, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in West Virginia — archery and crossbow white-tailed deer runs Sep 26-Dec 31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with West Virginia DNR.
What are the 2026-27 deer season dates in West Virginia?
West Virginia lists 10 deer season windows: Archery and Crossbow White-tailed Deer (Sep 26-Dec 31, 2026); Youth/Class Q/Class XS Split Season White-tailed Deer (Oct 17-18, 2026); Antlerless Split Season White-tailed Deer (Oct 22-25, 2026); Antlerless Split Season White-tailed Deer (Nov 23-Dec 6, 2026); Buck Firearms White-tailed Deer (Nov 23-Dec 6, 2026); Antlerless Split Season White-tailed Deer (Dec 10-13, 2026); Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer (Dec 14-20, 2026); Youth/Class Q/Class XS Split Season White-tailed Deer (Dec 26-27, 2026); and more. Always verify against West Virginia DNR before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in West Virginia?
Yes — West Virginia lists separate deer seasons for Archery and Crossbow White-tailed Deer, Youth/Class Q/Class XS Split Season White-tailed Deer, Antlerless Split Season White-tailed Deer, Buck Firearms White-tailed Deer, Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer, Mountaineer Heritage (Winter 2027) White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and West Virginia DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with West Virginia DNR.