Virginia Administrative Code

(Repealed.)

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; in the Counties of Arlington, Ch…

(Repealed.)

The bag limit for hunting raccoon in all counties east of the Blue Ridge Mountains shall be two per hunter, taken between noon of one day and noon the following day. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Except as provided by local legislation, the bag limit for hunting raccoon in all counties west of the Blue Ridge Mountains shall be two per hunting party, individual or organized, taken between noon of one day and noon the following day. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-5…

It shall be lawful to take striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) at any time. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

A landowner or tenant may take, on his own land or land under his control, spotted skunks (Spilogale putorius) committing or about to commit depredation. However, the pelt of the spotted skunk may not be sold. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

The provisions of this part shall apply only to gray and red squirrel and shall not be applicable to fox squirrel. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Except as otherwise provided by local legislation and with the specific exceptions provided in the sections appearing in this chapter, it shall be lawful to hunt squirrel from the first Saturday in September through the last day in February, both dates inclusive. Statutory Author…

It shall be lawful to hunt gray and red squirrels from the first Saturday in June through the third Saturday in June, both dates inclusive, except on national forest lands. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

(Repealed.)

(Repealed.)

Except as otherwise specifically provided in the sections appearing in this part, there shall be a continuous closed season for hunting fox squirrel. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

It shall be lawful to hunt fox squirrel from the first Saturday in September through January 31, both dates inclusive, in the Counties of Albemarle, Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, Clarke, Craig, Culpeper, Dickenson, Fauquier, Floyd, Frankl…

It shall be lawful to hunt fox squirrels from the first Saturday in June through the third Saturday in June, both dates inclusive, on all lands in all counties open to fox squirrel hunting during the regular squirrel season, except on national forest lands. Statutory Authority§§ …

(Repealed.)

(Repealed.)

The combined bag limit for all squirrels shall be six a day in the aggregate. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, it shall be lawful to hunt turkeys 14 days immediately before the Saturday prior to the first Monday in November; on Thanksgiving Day and the day before; on the Monday nearest December 2 through the last Saturday in Decem…

Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

It shall be lawful to hunt turkeys 14 days immediately before the Saturday prior to the first Monday in November and on Thanksgiving Day in the Counties of Albemarle, Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Greene, Highland, Madison, Page, and Rockingham.Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-50…

(Repealed.)

It shall be lawful to hunt turkeys 14 days immediately before the Saturday prior to the first Monday in November, on Thanksgiving Day and the day before, and on the Monday closest to December 2 and for 12 days following in the Counties of Accomack, Amelia, Dinwiddie, Gloucester, …

It shall be lawful to hunt turkeys 14 days immediately before the Saturday prior to the first Monday in November; on Thanksgiving Day and the day before; on the Monday nearest December 2 and for 12 days following, both dates inclusive; and on the second Saturday in January and fo…

A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it shall be lawful to hunt bearded turkeys from the second Saturday in April and for 35 days following, both dates inclusive, from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 12:00 noon prevailing time during the first 16 days and from 1/2 hour bef…

There shall be continuous closed turkey season, except where a special spring season for bearded turkeys is provided for in 4VAC15-240-40, in Arlington County; and in the Cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach.Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103 and 29.1-501 of …

In counties, cities, and areas with a fall turkey season, hunters 15 years of age and younger and holders of an apprentice hunting license may hunt turkey on the second Saturday in October and the following calendar day when in compliance with applicable license requirements and …

A. Season. It shall be lawful to hunt turkey with archery equipment or a slingbow in those counties and areas open to fall turkey hunting from the first Saturday in October through the Friday prior to the third Monday in November, both dates inclusive. B. Bag limit. The daily and…

The bag limit for hunting turkeys shall be one a day, three a license year, no more than one of which may be beardless.Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

(Repealed.)

(Repealed.)

As used in this chapter: "Raptor" means any bird of the order Falconiformes or the order Strigiformes, including hybrids thereof. The board hereby adopts the federal definitions, regulations, and standards pertaining to falconry as contained in 50 CFR 21.3 (definitions; effective…

(Repealed.)

(Repealed.)

A. An applicant for a permit to practice falconry pursuant to § 29.1-419 of the Code of Virginia shall submit to the department a completed application form, provided by the department and approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, including all required information…

(Repealed.)

(Repealed.)

(Repealed.)

A permit may be issued to a nonresident general or master falconer for the purpose of taking a raptor in Virginia, provided that his resident state, tribe, or territory issues nonresident falconry permits or licenses, or otherwise provides for the taking of raptors by nonresident…

(Repealed.)

It shall be lawful to hunt nonmigratory game birds and game animals with raptors from October 1 through March 31, both dates inclusive. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

It shall be lawful to hunt nonmigratory game birds and game animals with raptors on Sunday. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

"Floating blind" means a floating device, whether in motion or anchored, that can be occupied by and conceal one or more hunters, uses a means of concealment other than the device's paint or coloration, and is used in the public waters for the purpose of hunting and shooting wate…

It shall be unlawful to take, attempt to take or pursue waterfowl on that portion of the New River that lies entirely within the boundaries of Radford Army Ammunition Plant located in the counties of Montgomery and Pulaski. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 o…

It shall be unlawful to take, attempt to take, pursue or disturb waterfowl on those waters within the boundaries of Mason Neck State Park located in Fairfax County, known as Kane Creek Water Fowl Refuge. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.