West Virginia Fishing & Hunting Licenses
Official fees, exemptions, stamps, tags, and hunter education rules for West Virginia. License period: 1 day, 2026, 2026-27, 3 years, 5 days, 6 days, calendar year, lifetime, not applicable, not stated. Last checked 2026-11-12.
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Fishing Licenses (8)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing (Class B) | Resident | $19.00 | resident (under 15 not required to fish) | Official page |
| Five-Day Fishing (Class L) | Resident | $8.00 | resident | Official page |
| Fishing (Class F) | Non-resident | $37.00 | non-resident (under 15 not required to fish) | Official page |
| One Day Fishing (Class LL) | Non-resident | $3.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Fishing Lifetime (Class B-L) | Resident | $552.00 | resident lifetime | Official page |
| Fishing Lifetime (Class F-L) | Non-resident | $1150.00 | non-resident lifetime | Official page |
| Trout Stamp (Class O) | Resident | $10.00 | resident anglers fishing for trout | Official page |
| Trout Stamp (Class OO) | Non-resident | $16.00 | non-resident anglers fishing for trout | Official page |
Hunting Licenses (8)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting and Trapping (Class A) | Resident | $19.00 | resident | Official page |
| Statewide Hunting/Trapping (Class E) | Non-resident | $119.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Bear Hunting Licence (Class EE) | Non-resident | $162.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Small Game Hunting (Class H) | Non-resident | $27.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Combination Hunting Trapping and Fishing (Class X) | Resident | $35.00 | ages 18 through 64 | Official page |
| Sportsman Hunting/Fishing/Trapping Lifetime (Class AB-L) | Resident | $805.00 | resident lifetime combination | Official page |
| Hunting and Trapping Lifetime (Class A-L) | Resident | $782.00 | resident lifetime | Official page |
| Senior Hunting Trapping and Fishing (Class XS) | Resident | $25.00 | resident aged 65 or older (age-qualification rule per summary) | Official page |
Combination Packages (5)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman Hunting/Fishing/Trapping Plus (Class XP) | Resident | $45.00 | resident | Official page |
| Sportsman 3-Year (Class X3) | Resident | $105.00 | resident | Official page |
| Sportsman Plus 3-Year (Class XP3) | Resident | $135.00 | resident | Official page |
| Nonresident annual combination | Non-resident | Not offered | not applicable | Official page |
| Combination Lifetime (Class E-L) (non-resident) | Non-resident | $3036.00 | non-resident lifetime combination | Official page |
Free, Reduced, Senior & Veteran Exemptions (4)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Sportsman Hunting/Fishing/Trapping (Class XJ) | Resident | $16.00 | resident ages 15 through 17 | Official page |
| Junior Sportsman (Class XXJ) (non-resident) | Non-resident | $16.00 | non-resident ages 8 through 17 | Official page |
| Special Hunting and Fishing Licence for Life-threatening Condition (Class DT) | Resident & Non-resident | Free ($0.00) | ages 20 or less | Official page |
| Apprentice Junior Hunting/Trapping/Fishing (Class AHJ) | Resident | $16.00 | resident ages 15-17 | Official page |
Hunter Education Requirements (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Safety Course (base licence) | Resident & Non-resident | Not shown | Both resident and non-resident hunters born on or after Jan 1 1975 must show proof of a certified hunter education course before buying a base licence; apprentice licences (AH and AAH) allow hunting without the course | Official page |
Official Season Dates
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