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WV HB4176
WV HB4176To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to allow youths and those carrying a Class Q special hunting permit to take antlered deer.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to allow youth hunters and individuals holding a Class Q special hunting permit to harvest an antlered deer, also known as a buck, during the designated "Special Youth Deer Season." The Class Q permit is a special authorization for handicapped individuals to hunt. Any antlered deer taken during this special youth season will count towards the hunter's overall bag limit for the regular firearms deer hunting season. However, individuals with a Class XS license will not be permitted to take an antlered deer under these special youth season provisions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Chuck Horst (R)*,
Eric Brooks (R),
Adam Burkhammer (R),
Wayne Clark (R),
Mark Dean (R),
Laura Kimble (R),
Robbie Martin (R),
Ian Masters (R),
Chris Phillips (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Bryan Ward (R),
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4176&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4176%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4176 |
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