W. Va. Code R. § 58-45-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 58-45-6 - Wild Boar Hunting Seasons
6.1. Firearms/Muzzleloader Wild Boar Season. -- This season will be a split season. The first split runs for eight consecutive days commencing on the fourth Saturday in October. The second split runs for three consecutive days commencing on the first Friday in February.
6.2. Archery Wild Boar Season. -- This season will be a split season. The first split opens on the last Saturday in September and closes on the last day in December. The second split runs for three consecutive days commencing on the first Friday in February and closing on the following Sunday.
6.3. Crossbow Wild Boar Season. -- This season will be a split season. The first split opens on the last Saturday in September and closes on the last day in December. The second split runs for three consecutive days commencing on the first Friday in February and closing on the following Sunday.
6.4. No person may hunt wild boar between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise.
6.5. Provided that if a hunter uses a bow the hunting of deer is permitted during the wild boar seasons in those counties, or portions thereof, designated by the Natural Resources Commission as boar hunting areas.
6.6. The firearms, archery, muzzleloader, air rifle, and crossbow wild boar seasons are open in those counties, or portions thereof, designated by the Natural Resources Commission and published annually by the Director.

W. Va. Code R. § 58-45-6