SB 746
Establishing resident and nonresident wildlife viewing stamps
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates two new wildlife viewing stamps for West Virginia: a resident stamp (Class WV) and a nonresident stamp (Class WVV). These stamps allow permit holders to view wildlife on state-owned property and roads, with certain restrictions, and do not replace the need for a regular hunting or fishing license. Revenue generated from the sale of these stamps will be used to support wildlife resource programs.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Class WV resident wildlife viewing stamp.
- Establishes a Class WVV nonresident wildlife viewing stamp.
- Permit holders with a Class Q hunting permit can use these stamps to view wildlife.
- Wildlife viewing is permitted on state-owned property and roads, with exceptions.
- The director will propose stamp fees for legislative approval.
- Revenue from stamp sales will fund wildlife resource programs.
- The stamps are in addition to existing hunting or fishing licenses.
Who is affected
- West Virginia hunters
- West Virginia residents
- Nonresident wildlife viewers
- Department of Natural Resources
- Wildlife resource program participants
Notable changes
- Introduces a new system for wildlife viewing permits.
- Specifies permitted locations for wildlife viewing (state-owned property and roads).
- Excludes UTVs and ATVs from wildlife viewing access.
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours