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Originally posted by George Anderson
Henry, as a born Virginian and hunter I can say that your summary of our game laws in the 1990's is a bit exaggerated...

Ok, I'll admit that, but lest you think me entirely mad, consider Exhibits A and B. I never partook of the fish shooting, but what a concept! I hear that the method is to aim for the tip of their nose...

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4VAC15-320-150. Shooting certain fish in Clinch River in Scott County.

It shall be lawful for any person holding a current license to fish to shoot suckers, redhorse and carp with a rifle, during the hours of sunrise to sunset, from April 15 to May 31, both inclusive, in the waters of the Clinch River within the limits of Scott County; except, that it shall be unlawful to shoot fish on Sunday, or within the limits of any town, or from any bridge. No more than 20 such fish may be so taken during any one day. All persons engaged in the shooting or the retrieval of fish pursuant to this section shall have in their possession a current fishing license.

Statutory Authority

�§�§29.1-501, 29.1-502, 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR325-03-1 �§15, eff. January 1, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 11, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 1995.

4VAC15-50-120. Bear hound training season. (AKA Bear Taunting Season)

A. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the sections appearing in this chapter, it shall be lawful to chase black bear with dogs, without capturing or taking, in all counties and cities or in the portions in which bear hunting is permitted except in the counties of Accomack, Amelia, Appomattox, ... and Norfolk, from the second Saturday in August through the last Saturday in September. It shall be unlawful to have in immediate possession a firearm, bow or any weapon or device capable of taking a black bear while participating in the bear hound training season.

B. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the sections appearing in this chapter, it shall be lawful to chase black bear with dogs, without capturing or taking, in the counties of Brunswick, Greensville, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg from the first Monday in December and for 11 consecutive hunting days following, both dates inclusive, except bear dog training will be unlawful on Sunday in these counties during this period. It shall be unlawful to have in immediate possession a firearm, bow or any weapon or device capable of taking a black bear while participating in the bear hound training season.

Statutory Authority

�§�§29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR325-02-2 �§12, eff. July 15, 1992; amended, Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 1997; Volume 15, Issue 19, eff. July 1, 1999; Volume 19, Issue 19, eff. July 1, 2003.

Amended, Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 19, eff. July 1, 2006. [/B]