West Virginia allows outdoorsmen to explore the world of nature with its beautiful public lands, forests, and lakes. If you want to hunt in the great state of West Virginia, you must follow the rules and regulations established by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. 

All hunters, residential or nonresidential, must have a hunting license if they are over 15 years old. The easiest way to purchase your license is online. However, all hunters born after January 1, 1975, must complete a hunter’s education course before purchase. This course can help hunters learn the essential rules and regulations for hunting in West Virginia. 

Even if hunters are experienced, they should also check the rules and regulations at the start of each new hunting season as there could be a date or rule change. In addition, hunting areas tend to have different regulations across the state, and it is vital to check what is legal in each area before hunting. Another important factor to remember is the different season dates for each game, which can vary depending on weapon choices.