Law Enforcement Section

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The Law Enforcement Section is the division of West Virginia’s natural resources agency responsible for enforcing wildlife, hunting, fishing, and environmental laws across the state.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf government agency unit
law enforcement division
cooperatesWith federal wildlife and environmental agencies
other state law enforcement agencies in West Virginia
country United States of America
surface form: United States
employs Environmental Conservation Officers
surface form: Natural Resources Police Officers

conservation law enforcement officers
enforces West Virginia boating regulations
West Virginia fishing regulations
West Virginia hunting regulations
West Virginia wildlife protection statutes
selected environmental and natural resources laws
focusesOn conservation law enforcement
protection of natural resources
governmentLevel state level
hasDuty conduct boating safety education and enforcement
educate the public on hunting and fishing regulations
enforce state laws related to wildlife and natural resources
protect public safety in outdoor recreation areas
jurisdiction West Virginia
surface form: State of West Virginia
legalAuthorityOver boating laws in West Virginia
environmental and natural resources regulations in West Virginia
fishing laws in West Virginia
hunting laws in West Virginia
wildlife laws in West Virginia
operatesWithin West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
parentOrganization West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
partOf West Virginia Department of Commerce
primaryObjective ensure compliance with wildlife and natural resource laws
promote safe and legal outdoor recreation
protect West Virginia’s fish and wildlife populations
responsibleFor boating accident investigations
enforcement of boating safety regulations
enforcement of state fishing regulations
enforcement of state hunting regulations
enforcement of state wildlife regulations
investigation of fishing violations
investigation of hunting violations
investigation of wildlife-related crimes
patrol of state parks and forests for resource protection
patrol of state wildlife management areas
protection of fish and wildlife resources
search and rescue operations in remote and wilderness areas
sector public sector
state West Virginia

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West Virginia Division of Natural Resources hasPart Law Enforcement Section