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Ritchie County
West Virginia, United States
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About Ritchie County
Ritchie County is a county in West Virginia, United States, set by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. It covers about 1,175 km² (454 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Parkersburg, about 22 km from its edge.
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
- Ritchie County
- Area
- 1,175 km²
- Area (miles)
- 454 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 70 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 | 66 | 6% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 6.7 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Wood County Parks and Recreation | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Harrisville Parks and Recreation | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Cairo Parks and Recreation | 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 | crossbow source |
| White-tailed deer | Sep 26, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | archery source |
| American black bear | Nov 23, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 23, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlered, firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 23, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlerless, firearm 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 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 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
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Ritchie 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 Ritchie County?
About 1,175 km² (454 mi²), as HuntGrid maps West Virginia Division of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Ritchie County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 70 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie County?
In the same unit system: Calhoun County, Doddridge County, Gilmer County, Pleasants County, Tyler County, Wirt County and Wood 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.