2011 SESSION

Convened January 12, 2011 -

HUNTING LAWS AND PERMITS

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation

(C) Carried over from 2010 Session (CD) Carried over but died in committee on or before 12/2/2010

Deer, bear, or turkey hunting licenses; authorizes Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to establish separate licenses to hunt. Amending § 29.1-305. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1553 (F))

Hunter safety education; requires persons 18 years of age or younger to pass before obtaining a hunting license. Amending § 29.1-300.1. (Patron-Wagner, SB 1376 (F))

Hunting; allows a person to hunt any wild bird or wild animal on Sundays. Amending §§ 29.1-521, 29.1-521.1, and 29.1-553. (Patron-Keam, HB 2442 (F); Petersen, SB 850 (F))

Hunting; practice of falconry, penalty. Amending §§ 18.2-97.1, 18.2-136, and 29.1-419. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1442 (Chapter 191))

Hunting deer; allows persons to hunt with a bow and arrow or crossbow in Northern Virginia Planning District on Sundays. Amending § 29.1-521. (Patron-Keam, HB 2443 (F))

Hunting license, special; established for partially disabled veterans. Adding § 29.1-302.02. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2415 (Chapter 273))

Multiple-year licenses; Board of Game and Inland Fisheries to issue hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses or permits. Amending § 29.1-328. (Patron-Knight, HB 2370 (Chapter 819))

Reckless handling of firearms; revocation of hunting license. Amending § 18.2-56.1. (Patron-Wilt, HB 1411 (Chapter 684))

Voter registration applications; State Board of Elections will make forms available where hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Amending § 24.2-416.3. (Patron-Smith, SB 1213 (Chapter 225))