Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : August 23, 2005

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3380 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Contact: Curtis Taylor , Wildlife Resources Section Chief (304) 558-2771 wildlife@wvdnr.gov

2005-2006 West Virginia Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations

  The 2005-2006 West Virginia Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations are now available online at www.wvdnr.gov under “Hunting Regulations,” according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section. The regulations have been sent to the printer and paper copies should be available at DNR district offices and license agents soon.

  “Waterfowl seasons are set each year based on data collected during surveys and on other biological information. A vast amount of data are collected, compiled, and analyzed quickly for all of North America . These regulations require federal approval,” said Taylor.

  Finally, waterfowl hunters are reminded of two important toll free numbers. Federal waterfowl stamps may be purchased with a credit card by calling 1-800-Stamp24 (782-6724). Hunters who harvested a banded bird may call 1-800-327-Band (2263) to report the bird and to find out when and where it was banded.

**DNR**