Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special migratory game bird hunting.
HB 4333 authorizes West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources to implement a specific rule (58 CSR 56) governing special migratory game bird hunting. This rule, previously filed in the State Register on March 31, 2025, sets regulations for hunting seasons, bag limits, and methods for migratory birds like ducks and geese. The bill legally authorizes the rule to take effect by amending state code, making it enforceable. It directly affects hunters of migratory game birds in West Virginia by establishing the regulatory framework for their activities.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Doug Smith
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