West Virginia spring turkey season 2027: dates and free maps
When the season opens
Youth season: Saturday, April 17 to Sunday, April 18, 2027
Source: West Virginia DNR
Spring season, bearded birds only: Monday, April 19 to Sunday, May 23, 2027
Source: West Virginia DNR
Checked on the agency's site November 6, 2026. Permits, zones, bag limits and shooting hours differ: the regulations are what count, so read them before you go.
Legal shooting hours for big game in West Virginia, generally: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Spring turkey hours are often shorter (many states close at noon), so check the turkey rules.
Turkey hunting means walking in before first light to get set up near the roost, often where there's no signal. Download the maps for your spot ahead of time and Cartahaven shows your GPS position on them offline, so you can stay on public ground and find your way back to the truck.
Free public land maps in West Virginia
Before you go
Cartahaven is not affiliated with or endorsed by West Virginia DNR. Season dates come from the agency pages linked above.