W. Va. Code R. § 58-43-8

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 58-43-8 - Horseback Riding in Wildlife Management Areas
8.1. Horseback riding is permitted only on roads normally open to public travel and designated routes as posted on the area.
8.2. Groups of ten (10) or more people must obtain a permit from the district game biologist or area manager prior to riding a designated route.
8.2.1. Group size will be limited to a maximum of twenty-five (25) people.
8.2.2. Use of the wildlife management area for competitive events is prohibited.
8.2.3. Group use is prohibited during Spring Gobbler Season and between October 10 and December 31 except Sundays.
8.2.4. No more than two (2) groups may use a designated route in the wildlife management area for each daylight period.
8.3. Public use facilities.
8.3.1. No person shall bring or allow horses in designated camping areas.
8.3.2. Where horses are maintained in concentrations to create a solid waste problem, the owner shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of any waste produced by the animals. Feed shall be restricted to locally obtained or pelletized horse feed.

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