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NEWS ARCHIVE
West Virginia Governor Signs One Sportsman’s Bill, Leaves Two Under Consideration
West VirginiaEarlier this month, the West Virginia 2025 legislative session adjourned sine die. This means the regular session is completed for the year. All
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West Virginia: Three Bills Still Alive After Legislative Crossover
West VirginiaEarlier this week was the 2025 legislative crossover deadline for the Mountain State. This means bills that did not pass out of their house of origin
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West Virginia to Hold DNR Meeting to Hear Proposed Regulations
West VirginiaWest Virginia sportsmen will have the opportunity to take action and protect their way of life when the Natural Resources Commission holds
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Environmentalists Dismiss Lawsuit to Ban Lead Ammo on West Virginia Refuge
LitigationLast week, after a year and a half of stalled litigation seeking to force the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to ban lead ammo in the Canaan
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Mercer County Leash Law Ordinance Defeated
West VirginiaThe Mercer County Leash Law Ordinance in West Virginia was back on the agenda for its first reading on Tuesday, March 12th. However, this time, it
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2024 Legislative Session Adjourns & Mercer County Still Ignores Sportsmen
West VirginiaOn Friday, March 8, around 9:30 p.m., the West Virginia 2024 regular legislative session adjourned sine die, which means it is completed for the
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Leash Law Ordinance Returns for 2024
West VirginiaCommissioner Puckett is not giving up on his leash law ordinance, but he is getting closer to making it acceptable to sportsmen. The Sportsmen’s
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Unacceptable Leash Law Ordinance Discussion, November 14
West VirginiaChanges to a Mercer County, West Virginia, leash law ordinance were tabled last month but have been scheduled for discussion tomorrow, Nov. 14, at 10
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West Virginia: Mercer County Commission Tables Leash Law Proposal
West VirginiaThis morning, Tuesday, October 10, the revised Mercer County Leash Law Ordinance was scheduled for its first reading. Sadly, the commission did not
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West Virginia: Mercer County Commission to Amend Leash Law – Next Hearing – October 10
West VirginiaOn Tuesday, September 26, the Mercer County Commission met to hear a proposed leash law to protect its citizens and property. As previously reported,
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Sportsmen’s Alliance Granted Intervention in Refuge Lawsuit
LitigationToday, Sept. 29, the Sportsmen’s Alliance, together with Safari Club International and National Rifle Association, was granted intervenor status in a
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