Endangered Animals in West Virginia: What the Law Says and What You Need to Know

West Virginia shelters one of the most ecologically diverse wildlife communities in the eastern United States — and with that diversity comes significant legal responsibility. The Mountain State is permanent home to 22 federally endangered species and seven federally threatened species, spanning bats, fish, freshwater mussels, and more. If you live, work, hunt, fish, or own land here, there is a real chance you will encounter a protected animal at some point. Understanding the rules around […]

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