This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-10-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to establish a legislative rule concerning prohibitions related to hunting and trapping. The specific rule in question was filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025, and is referenced as 58 CSR 47.

The bill emphasizes the importance of regulating hunting and trapping practices to ensure wildlife conservation and public safety. By granting the Division of Natural Resources the authority to promulgate this rule, the legislation seeks to enhance the management of natural resources in West Virginia. The section being amended is new, and therefore, there are no deletions or existing legal language being modified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-10-1