Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Wildlife Resources
 
Board
Board of Wildlife Resources
 
chapter
Game: In General [4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action Adding Section 320: Reasonable efforts for deer and bear hunting with dogs.
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ends 7/5/2024
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7/2/24  10:57 am
Commenter: Howard Stearn

Oppose all changes
 

Clearly the percentages of ticketable complaints and the actual number of hounds hunted do not support these changes.  The financial loss to small communities if deer hunting gets so restricted clubs fall apart.  Hounds chase.  If the matter so significant why is there not reference to Coyote, Bobcat, coon and Fox hounds.  If the matter is truly a major issue then all hounds would be part of the proposal.  Is this an attempt by land owners to own all hunting in Virginia in order to draw large lease fees for trophy deer and bear?

Let's compare the number of hunting dogs shot, collars disposed of and felonies committed to the actual injuries for trespassing a misdemeanor.

Lastly I VOTE EVER ELECTION

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