Eliminate the ban on baiting in all counties for all game animals

HB 2472 would remove the existing ban on using bait to attract game animals across all West Virginia counties. The bill amends state wildlife law (§20-2-5 and §20-2-22a) to eliminate the prohibition on baiting for species like turkeys, pheasants, quail, and ruffed grouse. This change would directly affect hunters who currently cannot use bait to attract these animals, allowing baiting statewide where it was previously restricted. The bill is newly introduced (February 17, 2025) and referred to the House Government Organization Committee.