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Bill > HB4686
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide that a hunting license is only required for public land.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to clarify that a hunting license is only required for hunting on public land, meaning individuals can hunt on private property during open seasons as long as they have the landowner's permission, without needing a license. The bill also makes a minor technical correction to an existing provision regarding hunting and fishing licenses for residents aged sixty-five and older, changing a reference from a section number to a specific code citation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4686&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Natural Resources, WV Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=942233508 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4686%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4686 |
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