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#1 10PtCrossbow

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Posted 25 January 2011 - 08:39 AM

Looks like West Virginia is in the hunt as well!

http://www.legis.sta...stype=RS&i=2536

H. B. 2536


(By Delegates Walters and Ellem)
[Introduced January 18, 2011; referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources then Finance.]





A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §20-2-42x, relating to creating a hunting license permitting crossbow hunting; and providing rule-making authority.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be amended by adding thereto a new section, designated §20-2-42x, to read as follows:
ARTICLE 2. WILDLIFE RESOURCES.
§20-2-42x. Crossbow hunting licenses.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision in this code to the contrary, pursuant to section one-a of this article, the Director of the Division of Natural Resources may issue a Class CB license entitling the licensee to hunt with a crossbow. The director shall designate a separate season for crossbow hunting and identify which species of wild animals that may be hunted with a crossbow. The director shall also establish a fee for the license: Provided, That the fee shall be at least $10.
(B ) The director shall propose a rule for legislative approval in accordance with article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code implementing this section.



NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to create a hunting license permitting crossbow hunting. The bill grants the Director of the Division of Natural Resources rule-making authority.


This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored

Edited by 10PtCrossbow, 25 January 2011 - 08:41 AM.


#2 elkstalkr

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Posted 25 January 2011 - 09:43 AM

Anybody know if WV is looking to add x-bows to their regular archery season here?  Or will they be allowed only during gun seasons or what?
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#3 Hoosier Hunter

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Posted 25 January 2011 - 11:07 AM

If they only allow them in the gun seasons they wont sell any crossbow licenses.

#4 elkstalkr

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Posted 25 January 2011 - 11:34 AM

View PostHoosier Hunter, on 25 January 2011 - 11:07 AM, said:

If they only allow them in the gun seasons they wont sell any crossbow licenses.

My thoughts exactly.  Would be kinda worthless to even have a crossbow license, IMO.  I mean it would at least give people the option, but as everyone knows archery equipment is not popular in any gun season for several reasons.
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#5 mike1975

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Posted 31 January 2011 - 10:56 AM

Does any one no if there is going to be a open poll or a vote to non residents of WV on there web site ....... Id love to add my 2 cents and help you guys in WV.

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Posted 11 September 2011 - 03:41 AM

I'm glad this failed.  The only thing needed is permitting crossbow use during archery season.  NO additional license or fees or special regulations. As it stands now you must have a disability that prevents you from using the other bows and apply for a secial permit.
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