2026 NCTC Deer Hunt: Special Early Hunt – Firearms and Archery Hunt

2026 Deer Hunt - October 17

Special Early Hunt – Firearms and Archery Hunt

To participate in the 2026 NCTC Deer Hunt, you need to fill out the registration form, found at XXXXXXXX. 

NCTC Deer Hunt Email:  nctc_deerhunt@fws.gov

NCTC Deer Check Station Phone:  304-876-7782; only answered on hunt days

• NCTC reserves the right to cancel any hunt at any time due to NCTC mission obligations or severe weather conditions.
• Hunters must register for NCTC Deer Hunt before the 30 September deadline.
• Registered hunters must present a Real ID compliant identification to enter NCTC.
• Hunters must comply with all NCTC hunting regulations and West Virginia state hunting laws and regulations.
• Hunters must harvest an antlerless deer each season to be buck eligible. Buck eligibility does not carry over to the next year.
• Ground blinds contain one NCTC provided tripod hunting stool.
• Several elevated hunting stands do not contain padded seats or rails.