West Virginia Deer Season 2024. West virginia’s archery and crossbow seasons are right around the corner, offering hunters the thrilling opportunity to pursue deer, black bear and wild boar across the state’s scenic landscape. The early season is vital to the health of the state's high deer population, says brett mcmillion, director.

— west virginia officials are urging hunters to participate in the state’s 2024 early antlerless deer firearms season, which will open oct. Season dates and open counties for black bear firearms hunting seasons have changed (see page 41).