Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 58-59-6 - South Branch Wildlife Management Area6.1. The provisions of the W. Va. Code of State Rules, Title 58 Series 55, Migratory Bird Hunting Rule, and Title 58 Series 56, Special Migratory Game Bird Hunting, are in effect at the South Branch Wildlife Management Area, except as provided in Sections 6.2. through 6.5. of these regulations.6.2. Hunting in the controlled mourning dove hunting area is restricted to dove hunting from State-controlled hunting posts on September 1 and 2, 2024 even if other hunting seasons run concurrently. The controlled dove hunting area is marked by signs and includes marked hunting posts.6.3. Shooting hours in the controlled dove hunting area are from noon until sunset on September 1, 2024 and from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset during the remainder of the season.6.4. All hunting in the controlled dove hunting area is by permit only during the period commencing on September 1 and 2, 2024.6.4.1. Hunters may register by contacting the DNR District II Office. Applications must be submitted by midnight, July 1, 2024 to be eligible for the permit lottery drawing.6.4.2. Letters of notification granting controlled area hunting permits will be sent to successful applicants.6.4.3. Controlled area hunting permits are not transferable.6.4.4. Hunters in controlled area who violate the provisions of these regulations or conduct themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner at the South Branch Wildlife Management Area will be ineligible to receive future permits.6.5. All hunters in the controlled dove hunting area during September 1 and 2, 2024 must obey the following rules: 6.5.1. Permit holders in the controlled area must have a valid controlled hunting permit in their possession while hunting in the controlled area. The permit holder may be accompanied by two guests during the hunt who are also required to have a copy of the permit in their possession.6.5.2. Guns must be cased and unloaded except when at assigned post.6.5.3. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at assigned posts.6.5.4. Hunters must confine shooting to within five yards of assigned post.