West Virginia Turkey Season 2026-27
West Virginia turkey season dates start with Oct 10-18, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
West Virginia's listed 2026-27 spring turkey season runs Apr 17-18, 2027.
Fall Split Season Wild Turkey opens Oct 10, 2026 and closes Oct 18, 2026.
Fall Split Season Wild Turkey opens Oct 26, 2026 and closes Nov 15, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to West Virginia DNR.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Split Season
Multiple splits: Oct 10-18, Oct 26-Nov 1, Oct 26-Nov 15. Must be electronically registered.
Zone: Select Counties
Wild Turkey
Fall Split Season
Third split of Fall Turkey season. Must be electronically registered.
Zone: Select Counties
Wild Turkey
Fall Split Season
Second split of Fall Turkey season. Must be electronically registered.
Zone: Select Counties
Wild Turkey
Mountaineer Heritage (Winter 2027)
Combined Deer, Bear and Turkey season. Must be electronically registered.
Wild Turkey
Spring 2027 Youth Season
Must be electronically registered.
Wild Turkey
Spring 2027 Bearded Only
Possession limit 2, season limit 2. Must be electronically registered.
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West Virginia Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in West Virginia?
October 10, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in West Virginia — fall split season wild turkey runs Oct 10-18, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with West Virginia DNR.
What are the 2026-27 turkey season dates in West Virginia?
West Virginia lists 6 turkey season windows: Fall Split Season Wild Turkey (Oct 10-18, 2026); Fall Split Season Wild Turkey (Oct 26-Nov 15, 2026); Fall Split Season Wild Turkey (Oct 26-Nov 1, 2026); Mountaineer Heritage (Winter 2027) Wild Turkey (Jan 14-17, 2027); Spring 2027 Youth Season Wild Turkey (Apr 17-18, 2027); Spring 2027 Bearded Only Wild Turkey (Apr 19-May 23, 2027). Always verify against West Virginia DNR before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in West Virginia?
Yes — West Virginia lists separate turkey seasons for Fall Split Season Wild Turkey, Mountaineer Heritage (Winter 2027) Wild Turkey, Spring 2027 Youth Season Wild Turkey, Spring 2027 Bearded Only Wild Turkey. 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 turkey in West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with West Virginia DNR.