W. Va. Code § 20-2-36
When license, related documents, and picture identification to be carried; using license of another; transferring license to another.
(a) A person who is required by this article to be licensed may not hunt, take, pursue, trap for, kill, catch or chase for sport any wild animal or wild bird; or fish for, take, kill or catch any fish or amphibians of any kind whatsoever in this state unless he or she shall have on his or her person:
- (1) A valid license issued to him or her, or other proof that a valid license has been issued to him or her in accordance with this article;
- (2) all applicable stamps, permits, and written consents required by this article;
(3) a driver's license, passport, or picture identification issued to him or her by his or her state of residence; and (4) a certificate of training or other proof of hunter safety education as required by section thirty-a of this article.
As an alternative to the identification required by subsection (a)(3) of this section, the name, address and birthdate of a licensee under the age of fifteen years may be established by the averment of an accompanying licensed adult.
- (b) It is unlawful for any person to use at any time any license other than those valid licenses legally issued to him or her in accordance with this article.
- (c) Except as expressly provided by this article, it is unlawful for any person to transfer a license to any other person.