The resolution requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to investigate the decline of the eastern gray fox population in West Virginia, which has been decreasing since the late 1900s. This decline has progressed from the eastern edge of the Mississippi River and poses a significant concern as the eastern gray fox is the only native canine species in the state. The resolution highlights the ecological importance of the gray fox in maintaining the balance of the eastern hardwood forest ecosystem and its economic significance to local trappers, as it previously provided the highest returns among furbearing animals in West Virginia.

The resolution calls for the committee to study the reasons behind this population decline and to develop strategies for stabilizing and increasing gray fox numbers. It mandates that the committee report its findings, conclusions, and any necessary legislative proposals to the Legislature's regular session in 2027. Additionally, it stipulates that the costs associated with conducting the study and preparing the report will be covered by legislative appropriations allocated to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.