West Virginia Hunting License, Tags & Hunter Education
Resident, non-resident, senior, youth, and lifetime hunting fees, tags and stamps, trapping licenses, and hunter safety requirements for West Virginia. Checked 2026-11-12.
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 |
Tags, Stamps & Permits (10)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Stamp (Class CS) | Resident | $5.00 | resident hunters and anglers with Class A B L or AH licences | Official page |
| Conservation/Law Enforcement Stamp (Class CS/LE) | Non-resident | $13.00 | non-resident hunters anglers and trappers | Official page |
| Antlerless Deer Hunting Stamp (Class N) | Resident | $10.00 | resident | Official page |
| Antlerless Deer Hunting Stamp (Class NN) | Non-resident | $27.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Additional Archery Deer Stamp (Class RB) | Resident | $21.00 | resident | Official page |
| Additional Firearms Deer Stamp (Class RG) | Resident | $21.00 | resident | Official page |
| Archery Deer Hunting Stamp (Class UU) | Non-resident | $32.00 | non-resident | Official page |
| Turkey Hunting Stamp (Class WW) | Resident & Non-resident | $32.00 | resident and non-resident hunters with Class E or AAH licence | Official page |
| Bear Damage Stamp (Class DS) | Resident & Non-resident | $10.00 | hunters and chasers of bear | Official page |
| National Forest Stamp (Class I) | Resident & Non-resident | $2.00 | hunters and anglers on National Forests | Official page |
Trapping Licenses (2)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting and Trapping (Class A) (resident trapping) | Resident | $19.00 | resident | Official page |
| Statewide Hunting and Trapping (Class E) (non-resident trapping) | Non-resident | $119.00 | non-resident | 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 |
Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability 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 |
Next steps for West Virginia hunters
Check official West Virginia season dates before heading out, and stock up on tags/gear from licensed outfitters (Sportsman's Warehouse / Amazon Associates placeholder).