New West Virginia law lets hunters use drones and dogs

New West Virginia law lets hunters use drones and dogs

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF/WOWK) — A new West Virginia law will allow hunters to use drones and leashed dogs to track and locate mortally wounded game animals. The law, which passed the Legislature on April 1, 2025, will take effect June 30, 2025. Under the law, hunters who believe they have mortally wounded a deer, elk, turkey, wild boar, or bear may now use a leashed dog, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or both to track the animal. The tracking…