Virginia Administrative Code

A. It shall be unlawful to use dogs for the hunting of bear on the Saturday prior to the third Monday in November and for 15 consecutive days following in the counties west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and in the Counties of Amherst (west of Business U.S. 29 from the James River t…

It shall be lawful for hunters 15 years of age and younger and holders of a valid apprentice hunting license, when in compliance with all applicable laws and license requirements, to hunt bears on the second Saturday in October and the following calendar day when accompanied and …

A. It shall be lawful to chase black bear with dogs, without capturing or taking, from August 1 through the last Saturday in September, both dates inclusive, in the Counties of Albemarle, Alleghany, Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Brunswick, Buchanan, Carroll, …

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The bag limit for bear shall be one a license year. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

It shall be unlawful to kill a bear of less than 100 pounds live weight or less than 75 pounds dressed weight (entrails and internal organs removed). Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

It shall be unlawful to take or kill a female bear accompanied by a cub. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

A. It shall be lawful to hunt bear during the special archery season with archery equipment from the first Saturday in October through the Friday prior to the third Monday in November, both dates inclusive, except in the localities listed in subsection B of this section. B. It sh…

A. It shall be lawful to hunt bears during the special muzzleloading season with muzzleloading guns from the Saturday prior to the second Monday in November through the Friday prior to the third Monday in November, both dates inclusive, except in the Cities of Chesapeake, Suffolk…

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There shall be a continuous closed season for the hunting or shooting of beaver on all public lands and waters of the Commonwealth. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

It shall be lawful to trap beaver from December 1 through the last day of February, both dates inclusive, except there shall be a continuous open season to trap beaver within the incorporated limits of any city or town in the Commonwealth and in the counties of Arlington, Chester…

It shall be lawful to hunt bobcat by day and night from November 1 through the last day in February, both dates inclusive. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

It shall be lawful to trap bobcat from November 15 through the last day of February, both dates inclusive. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

The bag limit for hunting bobcat shall be two per hunting party, taken between noon of one day and noon the following day. Statutory Authority§ 29.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

It shall be unlawful to use dogs for the hunting of bobcats during the open season for hunting deer in the counties of Alleghany, Amherst (west of Business U.S. 29 from the James River to its intersection with U.S. 29 just south of the town of Amherst continuing north on U.S. 29 …

It shall be unlawful to buy, sell, barter, traffic or trade in, bargain for, solicit for, purchase, or transport out of the Commonwealth, any bobcat pelts until the pelts have been sealed by an agent or other individual designated by the department. This requirement shall not app…

A. Season. It shall be lawful to hunt bobcats with bow and arrow, crossbow, or slingbow from the first Saturday in October through October 31, both dates inclusive. B. Using firearms to hunt prohibited. It shall be unlawful to use firearms to hunt any game species while hunting w…

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It shall be lawful to hunt crow on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of each week from the third Saturday in August through the third Friday in March, both dates inclusive. Statutory Authority§§ 29.1-103 and 29.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

A. It shall be lawful to hunt deer in the following localities, including the cities and towns therein, during the following seasons, all dates inclusive.LocalitySeasonAccomack CountySaturday prior to the third Monday in November through the first Saturday in JanuaryAlbemarle Cou…

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It shall be lawful for deer hunters 15 years of age and under and holders of an apprentice hunting license, when in compliance with all applicable laws and license requirements, to hunt deer on the last Saturday in September and the following calendar day when accompanied and dir…

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A. Generally. It shall be unlawful to hunt deer with dogs in the counties of Amherst (west of Business U.S. 29 from the James River to its intersection with U.S. 29 just south of the Town of Amherst continuing north on U.S. 29 to the Tye River), Bedford, Campbell (west of Norfolk…

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