West Virginia § 61-8-20 - 61-8-20. Keeping or using live birds to be shot at; penalty.
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§ 61-8-20. 61-8-20. Keeping or using live birds to be shot at; penalty.
Whoever keeps or uses a live bird to be shot at either for amusement or as a test of skill in marksmanship, or shoots at a bird kept or used as aforesaid, or is a party to such shooting, or lets any building, room, field, or premises, or knowingly permits the use thereof, for the purpose of such shooting, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by fine of not more than $50 or by imprisonment for not more than one month, or by both. Nothing herein contained shall apply to the shooting of wild game.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 61-8-20 cover?
Section 61-8-20 ("61-8-20. Keeping or using live birds to be shot at; penalty.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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