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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By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager On March 27, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Jim Justice signed legislation into law that removed the prohibition against Sunday hunting on public lands in the state of West Virginia. Sponsored by West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Mark Maynard, Senate Bill 451 passed both chambers by …
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By John Culclasure Central Appalachian States Manager On March 20, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 346 into law which will allow nonresident college students to purchase West Virginia lifetime hunting and fishing licenses. Sponsored by West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Mark Maynard, the legislation is intended to support hunter …
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By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Manager Legislation to expand Sunday hunting opportunities in West Virginia has passed both legislative chambers and is expected to be signed into law by Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) member Governor Jim Justice. Sponsored by West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Senator Mark Maynard, Senate Bill 451 would permit Sunday …
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By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States Coordinator With the end of the 2018 legislative session in West Virginia approaching next month, numerous bills favorable to the interests of sportsmen and women in the Mountain State are moving forward with the support of the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. Senate Bill 451, sponsored by West Virginia …
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On February 7, the West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a policy breakfast at the State Capitol in Charleston. Fifteen members of the Sportsmen’s Caucus, representatives from in-state sportsmen’s groups, and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources attended the event to discuss policy priorities for sportsmen and women in the Mountain State. West Virginia …
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