Blog · October 14, 2026 · West Virginia
Pleasants County Hunting Map, West Virginia
Use the free Pleasants County parcel map to track down who owns the woods and fields near St. Marys, then ask the right way.
Main page: Pleasants County, WV GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Pleasants County facts and neighboring maps).
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Hunters looking at Pleasants County hunting map most frequently want two things: where the public ground is, and who owns the private tracts next to it near St. Marys. Here's how to use the official Pleasants County map for it, and where the map stops helping.
We'll cover owner lookups for properties around St. Marys, how to approach a landowner, and the agency that sets seasons for Pleasants County.
How to use the Pleasants County hunting map
The West Virginia Property Viewer is the free tool for Pleasants County hunting map scouting: imagery shows cover and water, parcel lines display who owns each block near Calcutta. Big ownership blocks near City of St. Marys mean fewer letters to write; small splits mean more neighbors to ask.
The county map you'll pair it with
For Pleasants County, the free public parcel layer is state-run: open the West Virginia Property Viewer and pan to City of St. Marys. In the statewide viewer, select Pleasants County and search an owner or a City of St. Marys address. For a backup route to the map covering City of St. Marys, our Pleasants County directory entry keeps the link current.
Public land, private land and the rules in West Virginia
Look for Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge on the county map; the private parcels that border public land near City of St. Marys get a lot of attention from hunters. For seasons, licenses, public hunting areas and any access programs that cover Pleasants County, check West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Tracts that cross the Pleasants County line
Pleasants County borders Washington County, OH, Ritchie County, Tyler County, and Wood County, and each keeps its own parcel map and records. Every map bordering Pleasants County is listed on our West Virginia directory.
Asking a Pleasants County landowner for permission
A letter or a daytime visit to an owner near Town of Belmont beats a cold call; name the county tract, the game and the dates. Trespass rules vary by state, so check West Virginia law before assuming unposted land near City of St. Marys is open.
The lay of the land around St. Marys
St. Marys is the county seat, and City of St. Marys and Town of Belmont are among the other towns on the county map. Unincorporated communities in the county, including Arvilla, Calcutta, and Hebron, display up as small groups of parcels along the roads. Pleasants County had an estimated 7,428 people in 2023 (Census Bureau), spread across about 130 square miles. The Pleasants County map mixes subdivision lots near St. Marys with farm and wooded tracts farther out.
In the field near City of St. Marys
Lines near Town of Belmont are not marked on the ground, so load the county corners into a GPS before the hunt.
Keeping track of Pleasants County landowners
Look for travel corridors that cross several owners near Calcutta; permission from two neighbors can make a small tract hunt bigger. A thank-you card and some of the harvest go a long way with county owners near Town of Belmont.
What Pleasants County owners want to hear
Wooded draws and field edges near City of St. Marys tend to stay in larger Pleasants County parcels that are worth a closer look. A postseason note to the titleholder near Calcutta, with what you saw on the county ground, helps next year's request.
Pleasants County land records
The parcel layer for Pleasants County points back to recorded deeds and plats, kept by the county's recording office (its title varies by state). A deed book and page or instrument number on the county record is the fastest way to request the document for a lot in St. Marys.
Pleasants County, WV: common questions
Can I lease hunting land in Pleasants County?
Many owners near St. Marys lease by the season; put the terms, boundaries and liability in a written agreement.
Is there public hunting land in Pleasants County?
Check the public hunting maps from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources; they display which areas in and near Pleasants County are open and under what rules.
Do I need permission to hunt land near St. Marys that isn't posted?
Trespass rules differ by state, so check West Virginia law; asking the Pleasants County owner first avoids the question.
How do I track down who owns hunting land in Pleasants County?
Click the tract on the West Virginia Property Viewer; the Pleasants County record lists the titleholder of record and a mailing address.
How do I write a hunting permission letter to a Pleasants County landowner?
Short works best near Calcutta: your name, the county tract, the season and a promise to follow the rules.
Does the Pleasants County parcel map display hunting boundaries?
No; the Pleasants County map shows ownership, not hunting access, so ask well before you go.
Open the official Pleasants County, WV parcel map Pleasants County in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.