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Hardy County
West Virginia, United States
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About Hardy County
Hardy County is a county in West Virginia, United States, set by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. It covers about 1,514 km² (584 mi²). The town of Moorefield is inside it.
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, American black bear and Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- Hardy County
- Area
- 1,514 km²
- Area (miles)
- 584 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 237 km² of public or protected land inside it, 16% 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 | 236 | 16% |
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 209 | 14% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Hardy County Parks and Recreation | 0.3 | under 1% |
| City of Wardensville | 0.1 | under 1% |
| City of Moorefield | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Town of Moorefield | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.0 | 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 |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 23, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlered, firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 23, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, Wilson Cove Deer Study Area (George Washington National Forest, Hardy County) source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 23, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, Parts only: Greenbrier south of the deer line (US 60, CR 9, US 219, CR 11, Greenbrier River, I-64, CR 60/14); Mineral east of the deer line (US 220, WV 972, US 50, WV 93); the other counties in full source |
| American black bear | Dec 7, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | firearm, Parts only: Barbour east of Route 92 or south of US 33; Braxton east of I-79; Clay south of the Elk River; Mineral west of New Creek; Monroe east of Route 219; Upshur east of Route 20; the other counties in full source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 10, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, Parts only: Greenbrier south of the deer line (US 60, CR 9, US 219, CR 11, Greenbrier River, I-64, CR 60/14); Mineral east of the deer line (US 220, WV 972, US 50, WV 93); the other counties in full source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 14, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | muzzleloader, Parts only: Greenbrier south of the deer line (US 60, CR 9, US 219, CR 11, Greenbrier River, I-64, CR 60/14); Fayette east of the deer line (US 19, New River, Gauley River); Raleigh east of the deer line (WV 99, WV 3, I-77/64); Wayne north of the deer line (CR 21, CR 25, WV 37, CR 30, WV 152, CR 36); the other counties in full source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 26, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 26, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 | antlerless source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 28, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, Parts only: Greenbrier south of the deer line (US 60, CR 9, US 219, CR 11, Greenbrier River, I-64, CR 60/14); Mineral east of the deer line (US 220, WV 972, US 50, WV 93); the other counties in full source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 14, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | muzzleloader 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 Hardy County
- 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 Hardy County?
About 1,514 km² (584 mi²), as HuntGrid maps West Virginia Division of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hardy County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 237 km² of public or protected land, 16% 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 Hardy County?
This page lists 12 seasons a person has checked against West Virginia Division of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Hardy County?
In the same unit system: Grant County, Hampshire County, Mineral County and Pendleton County.
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Sources
Unit boundary: U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries); West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (county season groups). Licence: County boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau cartographic boundary files); county lists from the 2026-2027 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary. 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.