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WV HB5662
WV HB5662To extend hunting/fishing rights on private property, without a license, to grandchildren of the land owner
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to allow the children and grandchildren of a landowner in West Virginia to hunt and fish on such private land regardless of residency status without a permit or license, hunt and fish on their own land during open seasons in accordance with laws and rules so long as a valid photo ID is produced.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to allow resident and non-resident children and grandchildren of a landowner to hunt and fish on that landowner's private property without a license or permit, provided they are hunting or fishing during the designated open seasons and can produce a valid photo identification card issued by the West Virginia State Police. This change expands upon existing provisions that already allowed landowners and their resident children, or bona fide resident tenants, to hunt and fish on their own land without a license. The bill also makes minor technical changes to the wording of the law, replacing "shall" with "may" in certain contexts related to hunting and fishing requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5662&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5662%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5662 |
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