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H u n t i n g & T r a p p i n g
License Information


RESIDENT LICENSES
Conservation Stamp required for all licensed hunters & anglers Except holders of Class X, XJ, A-L, B-L and AB-L licenses (Class CS) $3
Hunting & Trapping License (Class A) $11
Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License (Class X) For ages 18 through 64. Includes privileges of the conservation stamp, National Forest Stamp and Class U, V, and W licenses $25
Junior Sportsman Hunting/Trapping/Fishing License (Class XJ) Similar to Class X but for ages 15 through 17 $15
Antlerless Deer Hunting License (Class N)
Required in addition to Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, XJ or free license. See the Hunting Regulations (available at license agents in July) for additional information and application procedure
$8
Wild Boar Hunting License (Class P) $5
Additional Deer Hunting Stamp (Class R)
One for archery and one for firearms- sold separately Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, X, XJ, or free license; if for archery a Class U stamp is also required. See the Hunting Regulations for additional information.
$10
Archery Deer Hunting Stamp (Class U)
Must be accompanied by a Class A or Q license
$5
Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Stamp (Class V)
Must be accompanied by a Class A or Q license
$5
Turkey Hunting Stamp (Class W)
Must be accompanied by a Class A or Q License
$5

NONRESIDENT LICENSES

Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp- required for all licensed hunters and anglers (Class CSLE) $10
Statewide Hunting License (Class E) $100
Bear Hunting License (Class EE) $150
Small Game Hunting License (Class H) (Six days) $20
Antlerless Deer Hunting License (Class N)
Must be accompanied by a Class E license. A limited number of Class N licenses are available for specified counties. See Hunting Regulations (available at license agents in July) for application procedure
$25
Trapping License (Class S)
Required in addition to Class E license, available only from DNR Charleston Office.
$25
Additional Deer Stamp (Class RR)
One for archery and one for firearms- sold separately. Must be accompanied by a Class E license and, if for archery also accompanied by Class UU. See the Hunting Regulations (available at licensed agents in July) for additional information.
$30
Archery Deer Hunting Stamp (Class UU)
Must be accompanied by a Class E License
$25
Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Stamp (Class VV)
Must be accompanied by a Class E license
$25
Turkey Hunting Stamp (Class WW)
Must be accompanied by a Class E License
$25

RESIDENT & NONRESIDENT LICENSES

Bear Stamp (Class DS)
Required to hunt or pursue bear. Bear Damage Stamp is to be accompanied by Class A, A-L, AB-L, EE, X, XJ or free license
$4
National Forest Hunting/Trapping/Fishing (Class I)
Required on National Forests in addition to Class A, B, E, F, EE, H, or K license
$2
West Virginia Migratory Waterfowl Stamp (Class MW)
Required to hunt migratory waterfowl in addition to a Class A, A-L, AB-L,E, H, X or XJ if age is 16 or older
$5
Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP)
All licensed migratory bird hunters must possess a valid HIP registration card: Available at all license agents
FREE
Small Arms Hunting License (Class A-1)
For ages 21 or older. Must be accompanied by a Class A, A-L, AB-L, P, X, E, EE, H, M, or free license
$5
DEER HUNTING LICENSE REFERENCE
Resident
Class CS Conservation Stamp
Class A Buck-Only Gun Season
Class X Bow, Buck-Only and Muzzleloader
Class XJ Junior Bow, Buck-Only and Muzzleloader
Class RB Additional Archery Deer Stamp
Class RG Additional Firearm Deer Stamp
Class U Archery Deer Stamp
Class V Muzzleloader Deer Stamp

Resident Lifetime
Lifetime A-L Bow, Buck-Only and Muzzleloader
Lifetime AB-L Bow, Buck-Only and Muzzleloader
Lifetime A-1-L Handgun License

Resident and Nonresident
Class N Antlerless Deer Stamp
Class I National Forest Stamp
Class A1 Handgun License

Nonresident
Class CSLE Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp
Class E Buck-Only Gun Season
Class RRB Additional Archery Deer Stamp
Class RRG Additional Firearm Deer Stamp
Class UU Archery Deer Stamp
Class VV Muzzleloader Deer Stamp

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