The Senate Committee on Natural Resources has approved four bills to be reported to the full Senate with the recommendation that they pass.
SB 469 would prohibit the wanton waste of game animals, game birds or game fish.
SB 471 would make the definition of wildlife consistent with the existing definition of wildlife contained in WV Code §20-1-2.
SB 473 would clarify the circumstances in which naturally shed deer antlers may be lawfully collected, possessed and sold. The bill also clarifies that certain wildlife or parts thereof cannot be traded or bartered.
SB 474 would exempt the list of names, addresses and contact information for hunting license holders from public disclosure with certain exceptions.
All bills approved except for SB 473 will be referred to Senate Judiciary once reported to the floor.
