Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 58-59-3 - McClintic Wildlife Management Area3.1. The provisions of the W. Va. Code of State Rules, Title 58 Series 57, Special Migratory Game Bird Hunting, and Title 58 Series 58, Special Waterfowl Hunting, are in effect at the McClintic Wildlife Management Area, except as provided in Sections 3.2. through 3.5. of these regulations.3.2. Hunting in the controlled waterfowl hunting area is restricted to waterfowl hunting from State-controlled blinds or shooting stations during the period commencing on October 1, 2024 and ending on October 14, 2024 even if other hunting seasons run concurrently. The controlled waterfowl hunting area is marked by signs in the field which are outlined on maps provided by the Division to the successful applicant.3.3. Shooting and falconry hours in the controlled waterfowl hunting area are from 30 minutes before sunrise until noon during the period commencing on October 1, 2024 and ending on October 14, 2024.3.4. Concurrent hunting is prohibited in the controlled waterfowl hunting area during the period commencing on October 1, 2024 and ending on October 14, 2024. 3.4.1. Hunters must register in the electronic license system and apply online at www.wvhunt.com. Electronic applications must be submitted by midnight, August 15, 2024 to be eligible for the permit lottery drawing.3.4.2. Hunting permits outlining the date of hunt and the assigned shooting station will be sent to successful applicants.3.4.3. Controlled area hunting permits are not transferable.3.4.4. Hunters with valid controlled area hunting permits must report to the McClintic WMA Office prior to 6:00 a.m. on the morning of the hunt. Failure to report by that time forfeits the hunter's reservation and the reserved blind will then be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.3.4.5. Hunters must present the day's bag for inspection and return their controlled area hunting permits to the McClintic WMA Office prior to 1:00 p.m. on the day of the hunt.3.4.6. Hunters in the controlled area who violate the provisions of these regulations or conduct themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner at the McClintic Wildlife Management Area will not receive any further permits.3.5. All hunters in the controlled waterfowl hunting area during the period commencing on October 1, 2024 and ending on October 14, 2024 must obey the following rules: 3.5.1. Hunters in the controlled area must have a valid controlled hunting permit in possession while hunting in the controlled area.3.5.2. Guns must be cased and unloaded except when in the blind or shooting station area.3.5.3. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the blind or shooting station area.3.5.4. Dogs must be kept on a leash except when in the blind or shooting station area.3.5.5. Hunters may not travel more than 75 yards from the blind or shooting station in pursuit of crippled waterfowl.