HB4688

Eliminate the ban on baiting in all counties for all game animals

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

Eliminates the ban on baiting in all counties for game animals in West Virginia.

This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to eliminate the ban on baiting in all counties for game animals. Baiting is now permissible for all game animals across the state. The bill modifies existing sections to reflect this change, allowing hunters to use bait for attracting game animals. This change affects all counties in West Virginia and applies to the hunting practices of residents and visitors alike.

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Where it stands

Current
Government Organization Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 21

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

House

To Government Organization

Jan 21

House

Introduced in House