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Hunting Laws and Permits (1995 thru present)
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  • 2003 - HB 1481 Waterfowl sanctuaries and blinds.
  • 2003 - HB 1491 Use of rifles in King George County.
  • 2003 - HB 1663 Nonresident hunting fees.
  • 2003 - HB 1874 Voluntary contributions by hunters.
  • 2003 - HB 2103 Privilege to hunt or trap.
  • 2003 - HJ 83 Study; waterfowl blind licensing statutes.
  • 2003 - HJ 599 Study; hunting with dogs.
  • 2003 - HJ 600 Study; hunting and fishing license exemptions; report.
  • 2003 - SB 708 Special license plates; VA certified hunter education instructors.
  • 2003 - SB 726 Sale of hunting and fishing licenses.
  • 2003 - SB 808 Voluntary contributions by hunters.
  • 2004 - HB 25 Deer or elk; spotlighting.
  • 2004 - HB 26 Antlerless deer; hunting.
  • 2004 - HB 27 Wild turkeys; hunting in Pittsylvania County.
  • 2004 - HB 28 Squirrels; hunting in Floyd County.
  • 2004 - HB 54 Beavers; killing due to destruction of property.
  • 2004 - HB 75 Bear or deer; abolishes damage stamp requirement in Craig County.
  • 2004 - HB 77 Deer and wild birds or animals; abolishes unlawful rifle hunting in Halifax & Cumberland Counties.
  • 2004 - HB 133 Hunting licenses; establishment of a nonresident youth permit.
  • 2004 - HB 169 Duck blinds; abolishes prohibited hunting in certain localities.
  • 2004 - HB 301 Hunting, trapping, fishing and motorboat registration; fees increased.
  • 2004 - HB 331 Duck blinds; allows use in certain localities and waters.
  • 2004 - HB 338 Youth waterfowl hunting; permitted on certain Sundays.
  • 2004 - HB 442 Hunting; allowed on Sunday.
  • 2004 - HB 536 Hunting stamp; established.
  • 2004 - HB 758 Hunting, trapping and fishing licenses; exempts spouses of children and grandchildren.
  • 2004 - HB 1152 Hunting; restrictions near subdivisions.
  • 2004 - SB 175 Hunting; allowed during certain hours on Sunday.
  • 2004 - SB 249 Duck blinds; abolishes prohibited hunting in certain localities.
  • 2004 - SB 326 Concealed weapons; applicability while engaged in hunting.
  • 2004 - SJ 38 Firearms hunting ordinances; Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to study.
  • 2005 - HB 331 Duck blinds; allows use in certain localities and waters.
  • 2005 - HB 1646 Hunting license; persons aged 12 years or older required to carry while hunting.
  • 2005 - HB 2102 Blaze orange clothing; exempts person hunting with bow & arrow in areas where firearms prohibited.
  • 2005 - HB 2200 Crossbows; license for hunting during special archery seasons, restricted fee.
  • 2005 - HB 2689 Duck blinds; allows use in certain localities and waters.
  • 2005 - HB 2887 Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp; required for those persons hunting or taking waterfowl.
  • 2005 - SB 175 Hunting; allowed during certain hours on Sunday.
  • 2005 - SB 249 Duck blinds; abolishes prohibited hunting in certain localities.
  • 2005 - SB 1083 Hunting; prohibits device/service that remote controls firearms, etc. to hunt birds, etc., penalty.
  • 2005 - SB 1149 Hunting; unlawful to hunt with firearm, bow and arrow, etc. while intoxicated.
  • 2005 - SB 1150 Hunting; reporting of accidents, penalty.
  • 2006 - HB 6 Military personnel; free hunting and fishing licenses.
  • 2006 - HB 260 Hunting or trapping in state forests; increases fees to obtain permit.
  • 2006 - HB 370 Firearms; localities may adopt an ordinance that prohibits from carrying for hunting on public hwys.
  • 2006 - HB 574 Youth trapping license; created.
  • 2006 - HB 575 Trapping; exempts trappers using body grip traps that are completely submerged.
  • 2006 - HB 704 Firearms, discharge of, or hunting; certain local ordinances invalid.
  • 2006 - HB 705 Firearms and hunting; prohibits locality from regulating.
  • 2006 - HB 711 Hunting on Sunday; allows localities to authorize thereby.
  • 2006 - HB 1061 Bear parts; sale thereof allowed when legally hunted.
  • 2006 - SB 83 Trapping; exempts trappers using body grip traps that are completely submerged.
  • 2006 - SB 387 Deer hunting; changes in provisions.
  • 2007 - HB 704 Firearms, discharge of, or hunting; certain local ordinances invalid.
  • 2007 - HB 1639 Hunting on Sundays; allows hunting thereon.
  • 2007 - HB 1981 Hunting fees; Board of Game & Inland Fisheries to increase or decrease for residents & nonresidents.
  • 2007 - HB 2018 Hunting license fees; Board of Game & Inland Fisheries authority to revise nonresident license fees.
  • 2007 - HB 2019 Waterfowl blind licenses; allows for electronic transmission of applications therefor.
  • 2007 - HB 2020 National Forest Stamp; changes term thereof to one year from date of purchase.
  • 2007 - HB 2021 Crossbow license; adds to list of those covered by two combination licenses.
  • 2007 - HB 2303 Hunting on Sundays; allows landowners and persons who have written permission of landowner.
  • 2007 - HB 2308 Model firearms hunting ordinances; locality may adopt those developed by Board of Game, etc.
  • 2007 - HB 2309 Shotguns; eliminates certain requirements for hunting migratory game birds.
  • 2007 - HB 2339 Hunting & trapping; Department of Game & Inland Fisheries to sell permits therefor in state forests.
  • 2007 - HB 2365 Dog collar; person guilty of misdemeanor if takes an electronic or radio transmitting one from dog.
  • 2007 - HB 2531 Hunters; required to identify himself when retrieving hunting dogs from landowner's property.
  • 2007 - HB 2547 Firearms; regulation by counties for hunting.
  • 2007 - HB 3169 Hunting and fishing license, lifetime; allows resident disabled veterans to purchase.
  • 2007 - SB 387 Deer hunting; changes in provisions.
  • 2007 - SB 882 Hunting lands; establishes a policy no net loss of public lands on which hunting occurs.
  • 2007 - SB 884 Hunters; required to identify himself when retrieving hunting dogs from landowner's property.
  • 2007 - SB 950 Muzzle-loading rifle ordinances; removes authority of localities to adopt ordinance that permit use.
  • 2007 - SB 1076 Disabled persons; authorizes Department of Forestry, et al., to adopt hunting, etc. regulations.
  • 2007 - SB 1180 Dog collar; person guilty of misdemeanor if takes an electronic or radio transmitting one from dog.
  • 2008 - HB 114 Trap identification; permits hunters to attach an identification number to traps.
  • 2008 - HB 115 Submerged traps; Board may adopt regulations for trappers to visit less under specified conditions.
  • 2008 - HB 872 Hunting; persons required to wear blaze orange clothing during deer season.
  • 2008 - HB 886 Bear hunting; clarifies time of day during hound training season.
  • 2008 - HB 1175 Apprentice hunting license; Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to issue.
  • 2008 - HB 1456 Hunting; persons with bow and arrow or crossbow may hunt on Sundays.