As publishedStatewide: Nov 7, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027. Hillcrest WMA: Nov 14 - Dec 5, 2026.
Cock birds only statewide (hens illegal).Separate, narrower cock-only sub-season at Hillcrest WMA with a tighter 1-bird bag/possession limit (this is a stocked-release area season, not an additional statewide segment).
Confirmed absence: no WVDNR survey or stocking-progress document found for pheasant distinct from the general regulations/season-dates listing (cock-only, statewide). No population program of any kind identified.