2025 Regular Session
HB 2594
Relating to the hunting of coyotes
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to allow for year-round coyote hunting using artificial light or night vision technology, and to permit hunting of coyotes at any hour of the day. Currently, hunting hours and methods were restricted. The bill specifically addresses the use of technology like night vision to facilitate coyote hunting. It also clarifies existing rules regarding hunting on private and state-owned lands.
Key provisions
- Permits year-round coyote hunting with artificial light or night vision technology.
- Allows coyote hunting at any hour of the day.
- Clarifies existing rules regarding hunting on private and state-owned lands.
- Reinforces existing restrictions on certain hunting methods (e.g., using explosives, poisons, or drones).
- Maintains restrictions on hunting with dogs during closed seasons.
- Preserves existing rules regarding Sunday hunting on private land with landowner consent.
- Addresses the use of drones for hunting purposes.
- Specifies penalties for violations of hunting regulations.
Who is affected
- Coyote hunters
- Wildlife resource officers
- Landowners
- State government (specifically the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources)
- The general public (due to potential impacts on wildlife populations)
Notable changes
- Eliminates restrictions on hunting coyotes using artificial light or night vision technology at any time of day.
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