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WVDNR Announces Changes to Coyote, Youth and Waterfowl Hunting Regulations

New rules expand opportunities for youth hunters and clarify supervision requirements

Lootpress News Staff by Lootpress News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025 7:43 am
WVDNR Announces Changes to Coyote, Youth and Waterfowl Hunting Regulations

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that changes to coyote, waterfowl and youth hunting regulations went into effect on May 19.

These changes, which were approved by the West Virginia Legislature during the 2025 regular session, include removing maximum caliber restrictions for night coyote hunting, increasing youth waterfowl hunter maximum age limits and providing clarification on adult supervision during special youth hunting seasons.

“These updates make our hunting regulations more accessible and ensure young hunters can enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “By expanding opportunities for youth hunters and supporting responsible practices, we’re building the next generation of West Virginia sportsmen and women.”

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Small game hunters who hunt coyotes at night will no longer have a maximum caliber restriction. The WVDNR reminds hunters to always hunt safely and be aware of their target’s location and what lies beyond. A safe backstop is important to avoid unintended injury to people and property.

The youth waterfowl season is now open to hunters 17 years of age or younger, expanding the previous age limit of 15 and under. The legislature also approved a change to make it clear an adult assisting a youth hunter during any special youth season may handle the hunter’s firearm to provide safe handling advice and help. When assisting a youth hunter during a special youth season, the accompanying adult is still prohibited from carrying a firearm for the purpose of taking wildlife.

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Youth hunters under the age of 15 who are not hunting on their own land or are participating in a special youth season must still be accompanied by a licensed adult who is 18 years of age or older. The accompanying adult must remain close enough to the youth to provide guidance and assistance. Youth hunters ages 15-17 must comply with all applicable state and federal licensing requirements.

The 2025-2026 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary will be released on July 1 and will remain in effect through June 2026.

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