Changing the expiration date on Hunting and Fishing licenses to one year after purchase

HB 5055 changes West Virginia's hunting and fishing license expiration policy from the last day of the calendar year to exactly one year after the purchase date. This means a license bought on January 15, 2026, would expire January 15, 2027, rather than December 31, 2026. The bill directly affects all residents and visitors purchasing hunting or fishing licenses in the state by replacing the current calendar-year expiration with a fixed one-year validity period. The change simplifies license timelines and aligns expiration with the actual date of purchase.