Jimmya,

Jim Bell already stated that it is infact illegal to hunt deer with dogs in West Virginia.

In addition most people that run " coon hounds" or any hunting dogs, as a general rule take a great deal of pride in their dogs. That said I have heard many say that do hunt with hounds whether for bear, raccoon, rabbit, or squirrel.... if one of their dogs ever starts to run deer......lets just say end of that dogs story.

I mean no offence you with this remark but it would seem....this guy is either just blowing smoke, or has been involved with the illegal taking of deer in this state, Which is not hunting. My guess is he was not using a bow either. Just my .02