No person shall, at any time, kill or injure any wild bird or fowl of any kind or destroy the nests or eggs of any wild bird or fowl. This section shall be administered and enforced by the Enforcement Officer in compliance specifically with the provisions of the W. Va. Code § 20-2-5 and all provisions of the West Virginia Code that are applicable. Any action that is taken to catch or kill wild birds or fowl is not prohibited by this section, if such action is taken pursuant to a state or federal sanctioned program.
(Ord. 316, passed 7-6-2023) Penalty, see § 90.99
Statutory reference:
Definitions as to game birds, protected birds and unprotected birds, see W.Va. Code § 20-1-2
Hunting and killing of birds generally, see W.Va. Code §§ 20-2-1 et seq.