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McDowell County
West Virginia, United States
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About McDowell County
McDowell County is a county in West Virginia, United States, set by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. It covers about 1,386 km² (535 mi²). The town of Welch 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
- McDowell County
- Area
- 1,386 km²
- Area (miles)
- 535 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 82 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% 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 | 82 | 6% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Welch Parks and Recreation | 0.0 | under 1% |
| County of McDowell | 0.0 | under 1% |
| City of Welch | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Dec 7, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | firearm source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for McDowell 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 McDowell County?
About 1,386 km² (535 mi²), as HuntGrid maps West Virginia Division of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in McDowell County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 82 km² of public or protected land, 6% 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 McDowell County?
This page lists 1 season 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 McDowell County?
In the same unit system: Mercer County, Mingo County and Wyoming 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.