SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The Division of Natural Resources is proposing limits on the number of antlerless deer that hunters can kill in some counties.
The Charleston Gazette reports that the move is in response to a 31 percent decline in the deer kill in 2010 compared to the previous year.
The proposal must be approved by the Natural Resources Commission.
It would reduce bag limits in more than two-thirds of all counties or parts of counties that have antlerless deer seasons. Regulations would be unchanged in 16 counties or parts of counties that have such seasons.
Public hearings are scheduled in March around the state.
The Charleston Gazette reports that the move is in response to a 31 percent decline in the deer kill in 2010 compared to the previous year.
The proposal must be approved by the Natural Resources Commission.
It would reduce bag limits in more than two-thirds of all counties or parts of counties that have antlerless deer seasons. Regulations would be unchanged in 16 counties or parts of counties that have such seasons.
Public hearings are scheduled in March around the state.