The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) recently announced that Turkey hunting returned to West Virginia with the opening of the fall season’s first segment Oct. 11
The first segment of the fall turkey season will be open until Oct. 19 in all 55 counties.
The second segment will be open Oct. 27-Nov. 2 and provides an additional week of hunting opportunities in 13 counties.
A third and final segment will be open Oct. 27-Nov. 16 and provides three additional weeks of hunting in 14 counties.
“Fall turkey season is a great opportunity to reconnect with the outdoors and take on the rewarding challenge of pursuing one of West Virginia’s most elusive game birds,” said DNR director Brett McMillion. “We encourage hunters to get into the woods this season and bag their own wild turkey for the Thanksgiving table.”
During the fall turkey season, only one bird of either sex can be harvested using a bow, crossbow or gun, including air rifles that are .22 caliber or larger.
Hunting hours range from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The use of electronic calls and bait is prohibited.