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WV HB4686
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Anders
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AI Summary
- Amends West Virginia Code §20-2-28 to allow any person to hunt on private property without a hunting license, provided they have permission from the landowner
- Hunting on private property must still comply with open season requirements and all other applicable hunting laws and rules
- Hunting licenses would only be required for hunting on public lands under this change
- Bill was introduced January 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Government Organization
- A fiscal note is attached, indicating potential revenue impact to the state from reduced license fees
Legislative Description
Providing that a hunting license is only required for public land
Natural Resources
Last Action
To House Government Organization
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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