Wood County, West Virginia
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl
- Group
- Northern & Metro
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 3,403
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Wild Turkey, Waterfowl also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedWood County sits along the Ohio River in northwestern West Virginia, where the rugged Appalachian character softens into rolling agricultural hills and river bottomlands. White-tailed deer thrive in the farm-edge cover and woodlot corridors, while waterfowl hunting on the Ohio draws hunters to Blennerhassett Island and the broad river bends. Hunting here has a distinctly Midwestern flavor compared to the rest of the state, with a mix of crop fields and timber that holds good deer numbers despite suburban pressure near Parkersburg.
Ohio River floodplain bottomlands transitioning to gently rolling hills and scattered woodlots. Elevation change is modest compared to most of WV, with agricultural fields, creek drainages, and hardwood timber parcels interspersed. The Blennerhassett Island area offers unique riparian habitat.
High near Parkersburg and the US-50 corridor due to population density. Rural corners and river bottoms see moderate pressure. Permission-based hunting on private land filters out casual hunters.
West Virginia standard OTC either-sex deer licenses with antler restriction on bucks (3-inch rule statewide). Archery, crossbow, and firearm seasons follow state calendar.
Wild turkey are present in the forested hollows and woodlot edges, with a respectable spring season. Waterfowl hunting on the Ohio River and backwater sloughs is the county highlight beyond deer, with mallards, wood ducks, and diving ducks frequenting the river bends during migration. Small game including squirrel and rabbit remain popular in farm woodlots.
Ohio River waterfowl hunting along one of the widest stretches of the river in WV; farm-edge whitetail hunting with agricultural feed sources that can produce heavy-bodied bucks.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: WVDNR county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.