A. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the sections appearing in this chapter, there shall be a continuous open season for chasing raccoon with dogs, without capturing or taking, except on department-controlled lands west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and on national forest lands.

B. It shall be lawful to chase raccoon with dogs, without capturing or taking, on department-controlled lands west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and on national forest lands where bear hound training is permitted during the season dates specified in 4VAC15-50-120.

C. It shall be unlawful to have in possession use for the purpose of chasing or taking a raccoon a firearm, bow, or crossbow, or to have in possession an axe, saw, or any tree climbing device while hunting during this chase season. The meaning of "possession" for the purpose of this section shall include, but not be limited to, having these devices in or on one's person, vehicle, or conveyance while engaged in the act of chasing.

It shall be lawful to trap raccoon from November 15 through the last day of February, both dates inclusive, except that there shall be a continuous open season to trap raccoon within the incorporated limits of any city or town in the Commonwealth and; in the counties Counties of Arlington, Chesterfield, Fairfax, Henrico, James City, Loudoun, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Roanoke and York; and on private lands throughout the Commonwealth with permission of the landowner.