HB 4355
To create a new hunting license stamp for upland game birds
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Bill overview
This bill creates a new hunting license stamp, called the "upland game bird" stamp, that hunters can purchase in addition to their regular hunting license. The stamp will be used to fund the purchase and release of upland game birds, specifically ruffed grouse, bobwhite quail, ring-necked pheasant, woodcock, and snipe, into West Virginia Wildlife Management Areas. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will administer the stamp and its associated funds.
Key provisions
- Creates an "upland game bird" stamp.
- The stamp can be purchased with a standard hunting license.
- The stamp costs $10.
- Proceeds from the stamp will be used to buy and release upland game birds.
- Eligible upland game birds include ruffed grouse, bobwhite quail, ring-necked pheasant, woodcock, and snipe.
- The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will administer the stamp.
Who is affected
- Hunters
- West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
- Wildlife Management Areas
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding source for upland game bird restoration and release programs.
Fiscal impact
The proceeds from the upland game bird stamp will be used by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to purchase and release upland game birds.
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