In West Virginia, you only have to have permission (verbal) IF the land is posted or fenced. If the land is not posted or fenced, anyone can hunt on it. The most the landowner can do on unposted or unfenced land is tell you to leave.

The only exception to the rule above is in those counties that allow Sunday Hunting. Sunday Hunting can only occur on private land and if you aren't the landowner or leaseholder, you must have written permission on you at all times.