West Virginia2026Enacted

HB4176

Changes to Deer Hunting Rules for Youth and Senior Hunters

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 11:08 AM

In one sentence

This law clarifies that senior hunters with Class XS licenses cannot participate in special youth deer seasons.

Removes Class XS license holders from being allowed to hunt during Special Youth Deer Seasons.

Senior residents of West Virginia who hold a Class XS hunting, fishing, and trapping license.

The official text does not specify if this change affects handicapped hunter seasons, only youth seasons.
The bill title mentions allowing youth and handicapped hunters to harvest bucks or does, but the actual law text provided focuses on removing senior license privileges from youth seasons.

Plain language

Class XS License: A lifetime resident senior hunting, fishing, and trapping license for people aged 65 or older in West Virginia.
Special Youth Deer Season: A specific time period set aside by the state for youth hunters to hunt deer.

Official record

Validated

To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts

Official activity