West Virginia Bill Would Require Local Vote to Approve Sunday Hunting- (02/13)
West Virginia

A bill has been introduced in West Virginia that would virtually reverse last year’s measure to permit hunting on Sunday. The new bill will allow local governments to decide whether to permit Sunday hunting.

West Virginia House Bill 4142 would require a county voter referendum before sportsmen could hunt on Sunday. The bill, introduced by House Speaker Robert Kiss, reverses the vote taken by West Virginia legislators that permits Sunday hunting unless a county voted to oppose it.

Currently, 42 states, including West Virginia, permit Sunday hunting. West Virgina sportsmen should have the same opportunities to hunt as sportsmen in other states. Further, the bill sets a bad precedent by allowing local governments to get into the business of regulating wildlife management.

Take Action! West Virginia sportsmen should contact their delegates and tell them you oppose House Bill 4142. To find your delegate and leave a message for him or her, call (877) 565-3447. Sportsmen can also use the Legislative Action Center on the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance website, www.ussportsmen.org. The Legislative Action Center allows visitors to find their legislators and provides contact information for them.



Edited by - Christine B on 02/18/2002 11:15:29