Why It Matters: Signed into law by Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Jim Justice, legislation to allow additional game species to be tracked with dogs when mortally wounded and legislation to authorize the use of a new muzzleloader product furthers ethical hunting practices and increases hunting opportunities for the Mountain State’s sportsmen and women who …
Why It Matters: States have recognized the importance of providing positive outdoor recreation experiences for youth. It is no secret that hunter numbers are declining across the board so taking kids hunting and doing whatever possible to provide them with positive experiences only serves to benefit recruitment, retention, and reactivation efforts as well as provide …
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Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On February 12, West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) Co-Chair Senator Bill Hamilton introduced legislation that would allow raffles to be conducted online. With the limitations on in-person gatherings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, hunting and fishing conservation nonprofit organizations across the country have been unable to host …
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Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director Recently, the bicameral and bipartisan West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) announced the addition of two new Co-Chairs of the Caucus, Senator Bill Hamilton and Delegate Eric Householder. “I’m excited to help lead the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and look forward to working with the DNR, the …
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Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director Many pro-sportsmen’s bills were signed into law during West Virginia’s 2020 legislative session. Very few anti-sportsmen’s bills were filed this session, and none were signed into law. Working alongside conservation partners and the state fish and wildlife agency, the bicameral and bipartisan West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus), which is …
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director On March 7, two important bills for sportsmen and women in the Mountain State completed legislative action and are eligible for the Governor’s signature. House Bill 4514 would authorize the use of leashed dogs for tracking mortally wounded deer or bear. The hunter must accompany the dog handler, and …
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Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On October 26-27, the 13th Annual Governor’s One Shot Whitetail Hunt was held at the Stonewall Resort in Roanoke. Hosted by Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Jim Justice, the event is an annual fundraiser that benefits the Hunters Helping the Hungry program in West Virginia. The West Virginia …
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By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager West Virginia’s 2018 regular session concluded with many pro-sportsmen’s bills signed into law. On March 22, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Jim Justice signed HB 2715 into law expanding the conditions that qualify for a special hunting permit for disabled persons. West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Delegate …
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By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On February 6, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a policy meeting at the State Capitol in Charleston. The event provided the opportunity for members of the Caucus, representatives from sportsmen’s groups, and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to discuss legislation and issues impacting sportsmen …
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By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On October 26 – 27, the 12th Annual Governor’s One Shot Whitetail Hunt was held at the Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. Hosted by Governor Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Jim Justice and sponsored by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the One Shot Committee, the …
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