HB 5662 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

To extend hunting/fishing rights on private property, without a license, to grandchildren of the land owner

HB 5662 allows the children and grandchildren of West Virginia landowners to hunt and fish on their own private property without a license or permit, regardless of their residency status. The bill amends existing law to remove the license requirement for these individuals when they present valid photo identification, such as a state-issued ID card. This applies only during official hunting and fishing seasons and under existing wildlife regulations. The change specifically targets landowners' descendants using their own land, not public or leased property.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
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