Eliminate the ban on baiting in all counties for all game animals
HB 4688 would eliminate West Virginia's current ban on baiting for all game animals across every county in the state. The bill directly affects hunters who currently cannot legally use bait to attract game animals like deer, bear, or turkey. It would amend existing law (§20-2-5) by removing the prohibition against baiting, allowing hunters to use bait without violating state wildlife regulations. This change would apply uniformly statewide to all game species covered under the current ban.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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4
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Committee
2
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Anders
RRepublican
Co
Dave Foggin
RRepublican
Co
Larry Kump
RRepublican
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