HB 4494
Providing an exemption for a non-resident landowner, their spouse and their children from the requirement of purchasing a non-resident hunting hicense while hunting on their land in this state.
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Bill overview
This bill creates an exemption for non-resident landowners, their spouses, and their children when hunting on land they own within West Virginia. Currently, non-residents must purchase a hunting license to hunt in the state. This exemption applies unless the non-resident’s home state offers a similar exemption for its residents. Grandchildren of non-resident landowners are not included in this exemption.
Key provisions
- Non-resident landowners are exempt from purchasing a non-resident hunting license.
- Spouses and children of non-resident landowners are also exempt.
- The exemption applies only when hunting on land owned by the non-resident.
- The exemption is contingent on the non-resident’s home state offering a similar exemption.
- Grandchildren of non-resident landowners are not covered by this exemption.
Who is affected
- Non-resident landowners
- Spouses of non-resident landowners
- Children of non-resident landowners
- West Virginia Wildlife Resources Division
- Non-resident hunters
Notable changes
- Creates a new exemption for non-resident landowners to hunt on their property without a license.
- Specifies that the exemption is conditional on the non-resident’s home state having a similar provision.
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