WV HB2617

Restricts natural resources police officers from entering posted private land without a warrant, unless requested by the landowner, dispatching wildlife observed from a lawful position, preventing imminent unlawful wildlife killing, or responding to life-threatening emergencies

Prohibits natural resources officers from placing surveillance or game cameras on posted private land without either landowner consent or a search warrant

Allows cameras to be placed without consent or warrant only in areas where officers have lawful right to be and facing locations open to public view

Amends the Director of Natural Resources' authority to enter private lands for surveys, inspections, and enforcement by requiring compliance with the new limitations in §20-7-4

Clarifies that homes and their curtilages (surrounding grounds) are excluded from warrantless entry provisions