West Virginia’s Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR) offers unique hunting opportunities through their annual lottery hunts. These controlled hunts at select state parks and public hunting lands allow hunters to experience special hunting conditions while helping manage wildlife populations. Lottery hunts are regulated hunting events where permits are issued through a random drawing. These hunts provide access to areas typically off-limits for hunting or allow for hunting in restricted zones without affecting regular season bag limits. This offers hunters a unique and rewarding experience to harvest deer and participate in conservation efforts.To apply, hunters need to use their Electronic Licensing and Game Checking System (ELS) account or create one at WVhunt.com.