Based on 4,919 research-grade iNaturalist observations in West Virginia, White-tailed Deer is most often recorded in August; in West Virginia it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #1 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Odocoileus virginianus
White-tailed Deer in West Virginia by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in West Virginia in August
Groundhog
Eastern Gray Squirrel
American Black Bear
Eastern Cottontail
Common Raccoon
Eastern Chipmunk
Domestic Cat
American Beaver
Places to look in West Virginia
State ParkBabcock State Park
National ForestMonongahela National Forest
State ParkBerkeley Springs State Park
State ParkBlennerhassett Island Historical State Park
State ParkCanaan Valley Resort State Park
State ParkBeartown State Park
FAQ
When does White-tailed Deer appear in West Virginia?
Mainly July–June, with the most records in August.
How common is White-tailed Deer in West Virginia?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in West Virginia (4,919 records in our sample).