Hunting quail, rabbit, or squirrel small game in louisiana is the perfect gateway into hunting. The phenomenon witnessed by all is known as a mass squirrel migration. Many years ago in west virginia it was the biggest opening day of any hunting season, but squirrel hunting. Jan 30, 2017 2017 squirrel master classic duration. Squirrel season opened statewide on september 9, 2017. Feb 10, 2017 west virginias hunting licenses are issued by the calendar year, so its time to buy a 2017 license. In 2017, brood production was 30 percent below the fiveyear average.
Falconry season the limit for this hunting method is two 2 of any small game or furbearer species per falconer per day, except during the fall and winter hunting season when the limits are the same. West virginia youth squirrel hunting season underway. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 west virginia offers several big game hunting seasons through the beautiful appalachian mountains. A delicious meat, squirrels can be the main course or. Season dates and bag limits my first squirrel certificate the arkansas game and fish commissions mission is to conserve and enhance arkansass fish and wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. State squirrel season is now a month longer register. September 7 through january 31 in the following designated areas only. Several important changes in the states fall hunting seasons for squirrel, whitetailed deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new. Wvs sunday hunting law takes effect statewide outdoor pursuits. The pleasant temperatures and the ample daylight hours make it a great time to introduce a new hunter to the wonders of a small game hunt. The west virginia division of natural resources is seeking original color wildlife paintings for its 2021 edition of the awardwinning west virginia wildlife calendar. Nourished by last falls abundant nut crop, bushytails enjoyed a good spring and summer breeding season.
Deer archery and crossbow september 30 december 31 deer. Changes to hunting season over the previous decade sports. Jul 27, 2017 if you can hit a squirrel target four out of five times you are ready for the field. Small game hunting and trapping kentucky department of fish. Ldwf conducts surveys to develop population indices and track population trends for small game species quail, rabbit, and squirrel. Wvs 2018 hunting season will extend into 2019 hunting. We are delighted to announce the release of the updated hunting, trapping and fishing map application. The 2018 antlerless deer season harvest, which includes the youthclass q class xs deer season, was 2. West virginia hunters harvest 108,856 deer during fall 2018 through january 2019 seasons. The charleston gazettemail reported that the changes will alter the hunting seasons of.
Hunting west virginia division of natural resources. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. West virginia dnr makes changes to squirrel, turkey hunting. General information northern flying squirrel pdf fox squirrel pdf southern flying squirrel pdf controlled hunting preserves. Its relatively inexpensive and, in the case of squirrel and rabbit, the species are abundant with plenty of hunting opportunities on public land. The first hunter told me that where he took his grandkids, there was plenty of hickory nuts, beech nuts and acorns, but no squirrels. The west virginia division of natural resources has made several changes to the states hunting regulations. In recent years, squirrel hunting has dropped in popularity as more biggame species, such as whitetailed deer, black bear and wild turkey became more plentiful.
Incredible early season table faire whether fried or baked over rice and mushroom gravy, squirrel is a real treat. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Season is open on sundays october 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 and november 5, 12 and 19, 2017. Deer archery and crossbow september 30 december 31 deer antlerless. Season season dates daily bag limit youth squirrel sept. Sep 01, 2017 youth hunters in west virginia will get a chance to squirrel hunt during the oneday season on saturday, sept. I have only talked to two hunters who have been in the woods for this year. Small game hunting regulations virginia hunting seasons. Wv has plenty of squirrels this year, wildlife officials.
The fox squirrel sciurus niger is one of three species of squirrels that are considered game species in some or all of virginia. West virginia hunters harvest 108,856 deer during fall 2018. Nov 27, 2012 in this 250yearold seat of hampshire county with a population of 2,000, where vegetable farmers turn in their hoes for hunting gear as the weather turns cold, smallgame season is a big deal. Squirrel season a time to get back to our roots wvmetronews. I was thinking that i hadnt heard any squirrel take yesterday or today when 1 started scolding behind me to my left. Army corps of engineers managed lands which designate the squirrel youth season in. Deer archery and crossbow september 24 december 31 deer. The best guide for west virginia hunting seasons, 2018 2019. Wipe the dust off your favorite squirrel gun and hit the woods this fall in pursuit of the mountain states most abundant small game, said paul johansen, chief of the. During the november portion statewide and antlerless portion in open counties, other wildlife may be hunted only with a shotgun and shot not larger than no. With a daily bag limit of seven, squirrels provide tons of fun hunting opportunity.
Aptly named the mountain state, west virginia gives hunters the opportunity to hunt in majestic solitude while pursuing deer, bear, turkey and small game. Different species of squirrel can give birth at different times of the year. Groundhog hunting is not permitted on national forest lands during the spring squirrel season. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Deer archery and crossbow september 24 december 31 deer antlerless. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 20172018 hunting season. Adults accompanying youth hunterstrappers during the free youth hunting and trapping week do not need a license if they are not huntingtrapping. Groundhog hunting is permitted during the spring squirrel season on department lands that are open for spring squirrel hunting. One historical event well documented online is the 1968 mass squirrel migration different year and location but the story is the same of what many of us noticed.
Took the shotguns with us to do some squack hunting and to put out some trail cameras. West virginias statewide fourweek spring gobbler season opens monday, april 15, and runs. Aug 31, 2017 the statewide squirrel season will open sept. Day 8 of the 2017 ohio squirrel season gobbler nation. Jerod and i making a trip to our deer camp to pay on our lease. The arkansas game and fish commissions mission is to conserve and enhance arkansass fish and wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use. Wvdnr predicts the buck harvest will be higher than it was in 2017. Discover the amazing variety of wild and wonderful hunting, trapping and fishing opportunities in the mountain state.
Quail, rabbit, and squirrel hunting, research, and. According to a press release from the west virginia dnr, the sept. Sep 05, 2019 this resulted in squirrels and other rodents scrambling for food. This does not apply to waterfowl hunters, trappers, or to landowners on their land. For example, whitetailed antelope squirrels have their babies in the spring while southern flying squirrels produce one litter in spring and another in fall. Small game hunting and trapping kentucky department of. In 2017 the state legislature voted to open sunday hunting.
Chances are, i will be doing the same when wvu plays delaware state today. Sunday hunting the following small game species may be hunted. Statewide and youth squirrel hunting seasons open in. If you would like to contribute to this project, please let us know. Several important changes in the states fall hunting seasons for squirrel, white tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey are included in the new. It is the largest squirrel species that occurs in virginia. Hunters may be in the field before and after shooting hours. Hunters also can check the 2017 2018 hunting and trapping. In allegany, garrett, and washington counties on private and designated public lands only deer archery season is open on. The statewide squirrel season opened this past saturday. Youth hunters in west virginia will get a chance to squirrel hunt during the oneday season on saturday, sept. Using this information, managers set hunting seasons and regulations. Looks like west virginias squirrel hunters are in for a good year.
West virginias hunting licenses are issued by the calendar year, so its time to buy a 2017 license. Ldwf conducts other research to improve management, offers technical assistance to improve small game habitat on public and private lands, and participates in various. Sep 17, 2019 opening day of the 2019 wv squirrel season. West virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. We kick the season off in virginia, then hit the nc timber for. We hope to have up to date, accurate information online for the 2017 2018 hunting season. Small game seasons, bag limits, locations 20192020. West virginias spring gobbler season opens april 15 west virginia. Turkey spring 2017 bearded only april 17 may 1 2 2 turkey 2017 youth season see page 34 april 15 april 15 1 counts towards spring season bag limit of two squirrel gray, black, albino and fox september 10 february 28 6 24 none squirrel youth season see page 30 september 3 september 3 6 ruffed grouse october 15 february 28 4. Squirrel season extended through end of february west. Areas west of i55 and north of i20 plus areas south of i20 and west of u.
This website exists to provide people with the latest hunting season dates and information for states across america. Photo courtesy of the west virginia department of commerce. Squirrel hunting season opens in september news register. With sunday hunting now legal on both public and private lands, a squirrel hunter who went hunting every day until the season closed on feb. Hunters 15 years of age and younger may harvest 1 gobbler of choice any age per day, 3 per spring season.
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