Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 58-45-8 - Other Hunting Seasons8.1. Crossbows and air rifles are legal for use during that portion of the hunting seasons as described in sections 8.2. through 8.13., which occur between the last Saturday in September and the last day of December.8.2. Bobcat Season. -- This season opens on the first Saturday in November and closes on the last day in February.8.3. Fox Season. -- This season opens on the first Saturday in November and closes on the last day in February.8.3.1. Fox Hunting with Artificial Lights Season. -- Fox may be hunted at night using any color artificial lights or night vision technology, including image intensification, thermal imaging, or active illumination from the first day in January through the last day in February.8.4. Grouse Season. -- This season opens on the Saturday nearest to October 15 and closes on the last day in February.8.5. Hare Season. -- This season opens on the first Saturday in November and closes on the last day in February.8.6. Opossum, Skunk, Weasel, Coyote, Pigeon, and Woodchuck Seasons. -- These seasons are open year-round.8.6.1. Coyote Hunting with Artificial Lights Season. -- Coyotes may be hunted at night using any color artificial lights or night vision technology, including image intensification, thermal imaging, or active illumination from the first day in January through the last day in August. 8.6.1.a. Hunters are permitted to hunt coyotes at night using any color artificial lights or night vision technology, including image intensification, thermal imaging, or active illumination on private property only from September 1 through December 31. Hunters must have written permission from the landowner.8.7. Pheasant Season. -- This season opens on the first Saturday in November and closes on the first Saturday in January and is open for the hunting of cock birds only, except as outlined in subsection 8.7.1. of this rule.8.7.1. Pheasant season on Hillcrest WMA. - This season opens on the second Saturday in November and closes on the first Saturday in December and is open for the hunting of cock birds only.8.8. Quail Season. -- This season opens on the first Saturday in November and closes on the first Saturday in January except as outlined in section 8.8.1. of this rule.8.8.1. The quail season is closed on the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area.8.9. Rabbit Season. -- This season opens on the first Saturday in November and closes on the last day of February.8.10. Raccoon Season. -- This season opens on the Saturday nearest to October 15 and closes on the last day of February.8.11. Squirrel Season. -- This season opens on the second Saturday of September and closes on the last day of February.8.12. Crow Season. -- This season is open from the first day of January through the first Saturday in March and the first day of October through the Saturday preceding the buck firearms deer season.8.13. Youth Squirrel Season. -- This two-day season for youth hunters under the age of 18 will be held on the first Saturday and following Sunday of September.