archery-only deer area · West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Archery-only deer counties (no firearms or muzzleloader deer season)
West Virginia, United States
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About Archery-only deer counties (no firearms or muzzleloader deer season)
Archery-only deer counties (no firearms or muzzleloader deer season) is a archery-only deer area in West Virginia, United States, set by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. It covers about 4,961 km² (1,915 mi²). Towns inside it include Welch and Williamson.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from West Virginia Division of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- Archery only
- Area
- 4,961 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,915 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 365 km² of public or protected land inside it, 7% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WV Division of Natural Resources | 286 | 6% |
| Huntington | 78 | 2% |
| WV Division of Natural Resources & US Army Corps of Engineers | 72 | 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Delbarton Parks and Recreation | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Williamson Parks and Recreation | 0.0 | under 1% |
| WV Division of Forestry | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Oceana Parks and Recreation | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against West Virginia Division of Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | crossbow source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
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What HuntGrid shows for Archery-only deer counties (no firearms or muzzleloader deer season)
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Archery-only deer counties (no firearms or muzzleloader deer season) (archery-only deer area)?
About 4,961 km² (1,915 mi²), as HuntGrid maps West Virginia Division of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Archery-only deer counties (no firearms or muzzleloader deer season)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 365 km² of public or protected land, 7% of the unit; the largest share is managed by WV Division of Natural Resources. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Archery-only deer counties (no firearms or muzzleloader deer season)?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against West Virginia Division of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (area definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Areas defined in the 2026-2027 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary; county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.