Blog · October 14, 2026 · West Virginia
Wetzel County Hunting Map, West Virginia
Use the free Wetzel County parcel map to track down who owns the woods and fields near Paden City, then ask the right way.
Main page: Wetzel County, WV GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Wetzel County facts and neighboring maps).
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Every season, hunters around Paden City ask the same thing about Wetzel County hunting map: who do I call? The free Wetzel County parcel viewer shows owner names and acreage, and the state wildlife agency covers seasons and public land.
Below: finding owners on the Wetzel County map, public ground in and near the county, asking permission the right way, and where West Virginia hunting rules are published.
How to use the Wetzel County hunting map
On the Wetzel County ArcGIS parcel map, scan the wooded draws and creek bottoms near Paden City and click each tract you like; the record lists the titleholder of record and mailing address. Big ownership blocks near Paden City mean fewer letters to write; small splits mean more neighbors to ask.
Finding the tract on the Wetzel County map
Wetzel County publishes its parcels on the Wetzel County ArcGIS parcel map, which runs on an Esri ArcGIS web map, free to use for a lot in New Martinsville or a tract near Paden City. Click any Wetzel County parcel near New Martinsville to open its record: owner, parcel ID and assessed acreage are usually listed. If the official address for the Wetzel County, WV map ever changes, our directory page carries the current link for New Martinsville and the rest of the county.
Where to hunt around New Martinsville
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge is part of the county landscape, and checking which side of a line you're on matters near New Martinsville. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources publishes the season dates, license rules and public-land maps that apply around New Martinsville.
Asking a Wetzel County landowner for permission
Offer the titleholder near Littleton something useful: a copy of your license, proof of insurance if you lease, and a promise to report problems you see. Trespass rules vary by state, so check West Virginia law before assuming unposted land near Paden City is open.
Picking tracts to ask about near Hundred
Mid-sized tracts near Hundred with mixed timber and fields are where many Wetzel County hunters focus first. Owners near Hundred change, so recheck the county record before each season's letters.
Cover, water and owners in Wetzel County
Tracts near Littleton that back up to timber or a creek are worth more letters than open ground in the county. A postseason note to the titleholder near Littleton, with what you saw on the county ground, is useful next year's request.
Work and land use in Wetzel County
In 2022 the Census Bureau tallied 304 establishments in Wetzel County; retail trade topped the list. Compared with national shares, Wetzel County leans toward pipeline transportation and oil and gas extraction, which shapes demand for land near Pine Grove.
Wetzel County at a glance
Town lots cluster around New Martinsville, the county seat, and Paden City, Hundred, Pine Grove, and Smithfield. Unincorporated communities in the county, including Jacksonburg, Littleton, and Reader, display up as small groups of parcels along the roads. Wetzel County had an estimated 13,890 people in 2023 (Census Bureau), spread across about 358 square miles. Beyond the town lots in Hundred, expect big rural parcels across the county. Wetzel County was organized in 1846, so deeds for older farms near Paden City can run back a long way.
Lines, GPS and posted land
The Wetzel County parcel lines are rough; where a fence or posted signs near Littleton disagree with the map, stay on the safe side.
Quick answers for Wetzel County
How do I write a hunting permission letter to a Wetzel County landowner?
Give the county parcel ID for the land near Littleton, your game, your dates and a number to call.
Do I need permission to hunt land near New Martinsville that isn't posted?
Always get permission; posting rules vary in West Virginia, and the titleholder of land near New Martinsville decides who hunts.
Is there public hunting land in Wetzel County?
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources publishes public-land maps covering Wetzel County; confirm boundaries before hunting near Pine Grove.
Can I lease hunting land in Wetzel County?
Many owners near New Martinsville lease by the season; put the terms, boundaries and liability in a written agreement.
How can I track down the titleholder of the woods near New Martinsville?
Click the tract on the Wetzel County ArcGIS parcel map; the Wetzel County record lists the titleholder of record and a mailing address.
Open the official Wetzel County, WV parcel map Wetzel 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.