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WV HB4176

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Horst

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows youth hunters and Class Q permit holders (handicapped hunters) to harvest one antlered buck deer during the Special Youth Deer Season established by the Natural Resources Commission
  • Any antlered deer taken during this special season counts toward the hunter's regular firearms deer hunting season bag limit
  • Excludes Class XS license holders from the privilege of taking antlered deer during the Special Youth Deer Season
  • Adds new section §20-2-46n to West Virginia Code Article 2 (Wildlife Resources)
  • Introduced January 14, 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Government Organization

Legislative Description

To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts

Natural Resources

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/5/2026
Government Organization2/11/2026
Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism1/14/2026
Government Organization1/14/2026

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