Where are the biggest bucks in West Virginia?

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Where are the biggest bucks in West Virginia?

For firearm-killed bucks, Upshur was the hands-down winner at 3.08 per square mile. Next on the list was Mineral at 2.79, followed by Barbour and Wood at 2.58. The rest of the top 10 buck producers were — Lewis, 2.55; Mason, 2.42; Jackson, 2.38; Monongalia and Marion, 2.36; and Morgan, 2.35.

What is the West Virginia state record whitetail?

191 2/8 inches
Using the Pope and Young Club’s scoring system for archery-killed deer, the biologists measured the buck’s 13-point rack at 191 2/8 inches. That score bettered the former Mountain State record for typical-antlered whitetails by 2 1/8 inches. The former record, killed in 2014 in McDowell County, scored 188 7/8.

Is there big bucks in West Virginia?

— When hunting stories are exchanged in West Virginia it’s no surprise when you hear of a gigantic buck to learn it came from southern West Virginia. The four bow hunting only counties in the south have become legendary for the big boned, trophy sized bucks they produce consistently.

Where is the best deer hunting in West Virginia?

With no further ado, here they are:

  1. Lewis County. For long-time observers of the Mountain State deer-hunting scene, Lewis County’s spot atop the rankings should come as no surprise.
  2. Preston County.
  3. Ritchie County.
  4. Monongalia County.
  5. Jackson County.
  6. Monroe County.
  7. Mason County.
  8. Braxton County.

What is the biggest buck killed in WV?

The official Pope and Young Score makes Dalton’s buck the largest, typical whitetail buck ever killed in West Virginia. The score beat Chad Scyphers buck from McDowell County killed in 2014. His buck, now #2 in West Virginia’s record book, was 188 7/8ths.

Can you bait deer in WV?

Only one antlered deer may be taken on each area for all seasons (archery, crossbow, buck firearms, muzzleloader and Mountaineer Heritage) combined. It is illegal to bait or feed wildlife on all public lands.

What is the biggest buck in the world?

The largest deer is the Alaskan moose (Alces alces gigas). A bull standing 2.34 m (7 ft 8 in) tall between pegs and weighing an estimated 816 kg (1,800 lb) was shot in the Yukon Territory of Canada in September 1897.

Does WV have good deer hunting?

Hunting success for whitetails is excellent in West Virginia and plenty of good bucks are taken each year. There are six management areas with a one-buck limit and a spread limit in place to help increase the number of older animals.

What hunting season is it in West Virginia?

For more information, visit the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources website….West Virginia Deer Seasons.

Buck Firearms Nov. 22-Dec. 5
Archery and Crossbow Sept. 25-Dec. 31
Antlerless Oct. 21-24, Nov. 22-25, Dec. 9-12 and Dec. 28-31**
Muzzleloader Dec. 13-19
Youth Season Oct. 16-17 and Dec. 26-27