All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Permits issued for 2024 limited antlerless deer hunts in West Virginia

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that permits for limited antlerless deer firearms seasons have been mailed to successful applicants. Hunters can check their selection status by logging into the agency’s electronic licensing system at WVhunt.com.

“These special hunts are an important tool for managing our deer population and ensuring healthy habitats. On behalf of the WVDNR, I want to congratulate the hunters who secured a permit for this year’s limited antlerless deer seasons,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “As we look ahead to the upcoming fall seasons, we encourage all hunters to get ready to enjoy the incredible hunting opportunities that West Virginia has to offer.”

Hunters who received a permit are reminded they must still have a valid West Virginia hunting license and purchase a Class N stamp to participate in the limited antlerless deer seasons. Licenses and stamps can be purchased online at WVhunt.com or from any licensed agent.

These limited permits provide hunting opportunities for antlerless deer in counties or areas of the state where wildlife biologists have determined they are necessary to meet management objectives. Hunters who receive a permit may hunt antlerless deer on private and public land on Oct. 24-27, Nov. 25 to Dec. 8, Dec. 12-15, or Dec. 28-31 in the following locations:

  • Camp Creek State Forest
  • Greenbrier State Forest
  • Hillcrest WMA
  • National Forest Land (Pocahontas County)
  • Public Land (Randolph County)
  • Boone County
  • Clay County (South Portion)
  • Greenbrier County (North Portion)
  • Kanawha County (North Portion)
  • Kanawha County (South Portion)
  • Nicholas County
  • Webster County

West Virginia hunting regulations apply to all controlled hunts. For more information about antlerless deer season dates and bag limits, consult the 2024–2025 Hunting Regulations Summary, available to download at WVdnr.gov/hunting-regulations. To learn more about lottery hunts, visit WVdnr.gov/wv-lottery-hunts.

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