Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Wildlife Resources
 
Board
Board of Wildlife Resources
 
chapter
Game: In General [4 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description None entered
State Authority ยงยง 29.1-103 , 29.1-501 , and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Aaron Proctor  / Policy Manager
Address: 7870 Villa Park Drive, Suite 400
Henrico, VA 23228
Email Address: Aaron.Proctor@dwr.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)801-8199    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Ch. 40 - Aug. 2025 off-cycle
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (12/01/2025).

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2025 Biennial Wildlife Regulation Cycle
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2025.
Harvest reporting requirements for certain game species
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/17/2023.
Checking traps; sale of wild turkey parts; feeding deer
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/17/2023.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Adding Section 320: Reasonable efforts for deer and bear hunting with dogs.
Proposed Stage withdrawn on 11/02/2024 after the comment period had ended.
Adding Section 310: GPS Tracking collars for bear and deer hunting with dogs
Proposed Stage withdrawn on 11/02/2024 after the comment period had ended.