The 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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NEWS ARCHIVE
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
Read MoreLeash 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
Read MoreUnacceptable 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
Read MoreWest 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
Read MoreWest 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,
Read MoreSportsmen’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
Read MoreWest Virginia: Mercer County Leash Law Hearing Tuesday, September 26
West VirginiaThe Sportsmen’s Alliance heard news last night that the Mercer County Commission will attempt to pass a leash law next Tuesday, September 26 that has
Read MoreWest Virginia: 2023 Legislative Session Adjourns, Sportsmen’s Bills Pass!
Government Affairs ArchiveJust before midnight on Saturday, March 11, the West Virginia 2023 adjourned sine die. Adjourned sine die means the legislative session is completed
Read MoreWest Virginia: Crossover Day & Adjournment Looming
HuntingYesterday, March 1 was crossover day. Crossover means that if a bill did not pass out of its house of origin, then it is essentially defeated for the
Read MoreWest Virginia, Louisiana Set to Expand Hunting with Air Rifles
Government Affairs ArchiveWest Virginia and Louisiana recently advanced legislation that expands the use of pneumatic rifles and bows for hunting. West Virginia House Bill
Read MoreWest Virginia Families Afield Legislation Signed into Law
Government Affairs ArchiveWest Virginia House Bill 4523, which will allow mentored hunters to purchase an apprentice hunting or trapping license for an unlimited number of
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