Relating to the hunting of coyotes
HB 2594 amends West Virginia law to permit year-round, 24/7 hunting of coyotes using artificial light or night vision technology at any hour. The bill explicitly overrides existing restrictions by stating it is lawful to hunt coyotes with these tools "at any hour and at all times throughout the year," removing previous time or seasonal limitations. This change directly affects coyote hunters in West Virginia who use artificial light or night vision equipment. The bill does not alter hunting regulations for other wildlife species like fox or raccoon.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 18, 2025
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