W. Va. Code R. § 58-15-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 58-15-7 - Issuance of Permits
7.1. Upon making a determination of substantial damage pursuant to section 6.3. of this rule, a natural resources police officer or his or her wildlife biologist designee shall issue a permit identifying the species of wildlife causing the damage and the authorized number of animals which may be taken as follows:
7.1.1. For estimates of five or less animals determined to be causing damage the permittee may be allowed to kill up to 100% of the estimated animals.
7.1.2. For estimates of six to 10 animals determined to be causing damage the permittee may be allowed to kill up to 80% of the estimated animals.
7.1.3. For estimates of more than 10 animals determined to be causing damage, the permittee may be allowed to kill up to 50% of the estimated animals.
7.2. The permittee may not kill more than the number of animals of the designated species of wildlife specified on the permit. No permit will be issued for greater than 25 animals.

W. Va. Code R. § 58-15-7