West Virginia's Regular Squirrel Season Starts Soon

West Virginia's regular squirrel season starts soon

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia's regular squirrel season is right around the corner. Starting on September 12, new and experienced hunters have the opportunity to refine their hunting skills during this season. Beyond recreational benefits, squirrel hunting plays a role in wildlife management. By managing the squirrel population, hunters help maintain ecosystem balance [...]

West Virginia squirrel hunting season opens Sept. 12

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s regular squirrel hunting season will open statewide Sept. 12 and continue through Feb. 28, 2027, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.

Long a West Virginia rite of passage, squirrel hunting returns Saturday

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A hunting tradition that has introduced generations of West Virginians to the woods returns Saturday when the state’s regular squirrel season opens for nearly six months. The statewide season opens Sept. 12 and runs through Feb. 28, 2027, according to Brett McMillion, director of the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources. The daily ...