WVDNR Reminds Barbour Hunters About Deer Examination Requirement

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminded hunters that deer harvested in Barbour, Jackson, Mason, and Upshur counties on Nov. 20-21 must be brought to a designated station for carcass examination by WVDNR personnel.

All data collected from deer carcass examinations will help WVDNR biologists gather information about the physical characteristics and age of harvested deer and better manage the state's deer population. Examination stations in Barbour County will be open on Nov. 20-21, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations:

Junior Fire Department: 331 Row Ave., Belington, WV 26250.

Longview One Stop: 6861 Buckhannon Rd., Volga, WV 26238.

Nestorville Community Church: 406 Robinson Rd., Philippi, WV 26416 (Directly across from Nestorville Service Station).

Mattchew's Bar and Grill: 20305 Barbour Co. Hwy., Philippi, WV 26416.

Barbour County Fairgrounds: 227 Fairgrounds Way, Belington, WV 26250

The WVDNR also reminded hunters that they are still required to check their deer online at WVhunt.com, at a license agent, or by calling 1-844-982-4325. Hunters who still need to purchase a hunting license and deer stamp should do so before the deer firearms season starts on Nov. 20 at WVhunt.com.