In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme. Even though it's officially over, I'll be eating leftovers for days.

Federal surveys have shown West Virginia ranks fifth in the nation in the sale of hunting licenses to out-of-state residents. So we don't discourage hunting here.

Open season on turkeys is very limited in time and only allowed in certain counties.

Here is a list of the wildlife that can be hunted in WV. And remember you can always use a camera.

Can you tell I'm trying to promote tourism? :) We need the money.

Wild Boar, Deer, Bear, Turkey, Squirrel (Gray, Black, Albino and Fox), Ruffed Grouse, Bobwhite Quail, Cottontail Rabbit , Snowshoe or Varying Hare, Ring-necked Pheasant, Raccoon, Red Fox, Gray Fox, Bobcat, Mink, Muskrat, Fisher, Beaver, Crow, Coyote, Skunk, Opossum, Woodchuck, Weasel,

Continuous Open Season:
English Sparrow, European Starling, Pigeon, Coyote and nuisance Crows.

No hunting:
Mountain Lion, Elk, Otter, Song and Insectivorous Birds, Hawks, Owls, Falcons and Eagles