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Virginia Statutes, Title 29.1

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Title 29.1, Title 29.1. Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Boating

8 chapters · 372 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 29.1372 Ch 5, Chapter 5. Wildlife and Fish Laws.96 Ch 3, Chapter 3. Licenses.88 Ch 7, Chapter 7. Boating Laws.80 Ch 8, Chapter 8. Watercraft Dealer Licensi…31 Ch 1, Chapter 1. Administration of Wildlif…28 Ch 4, Chapter 4. Permits Required.22 Ch 2, Chapter 2. Conservation Police Officers.15 Ch 6, Chapter 6. Preserves and Sanctuaries.12

12 sections·Filtered byTitle 29.1✕Ch 6✕

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-600 Licenses for shooting preserves
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A. The Director shall issue licenses for all shooting preserves when such preserves meet the requirements established pursuant to regulations. Commercially operated preserves initially licensed on and after July 1, 1994 shall meet local zoning and land use requirements. A fee of …
Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-600.1 Board to promulgate regulations
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The Board shall promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, requirements for the licensing and operation of all shooting preserves located within this Commonwealth. In promulgating such regulations the Board shall f…
Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-601 Applicant to own or have land under lease; boundaries
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No shooting preserve license shall be granted unless the applicant owns or leases the areas for which the shooting preserve license is desired. Boundaries of the area licensed shall be clearly defined by posting as shall be prescribed by the Board.
Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-602 Applicant to develop land, release game and comply with other provisions
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The applicant shall (i) develop the lands to be licensed as a shooting preserve so as to meet such requirements as the Board may make, (ii) release game birds and animals as may be designated by the Board, and (iii) comply with such other provisions as the Board deems advisable.

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-603 No taking of game before compliance with requirements of Board

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Until the requirements specified by the Board have been fulfilled by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Board and certified to and accepted by the Board, it shall be unlawful to shoot, attempt to shoot, or to take any game of the species licensed under this chapter on premi…

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-604 Hunting, etc., after compliance with requirements

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When the requirements specified by the Board have been certified and accepted by the Board, and when such persons are otherwise lawfully entitled to hunt game, the licensee and such other persons as he may designate, because of payment of fees or otherwise, may hunt on the licens…

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-606 Seals to be attached to shot game; penalty

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No shot game of the species named in the license shall be removed from the licensed premises until there has been securely attached to the game or package of game a seal, the type and design of which shall be designated by the Board. The seal shall remain attached to the game or …

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-607 Hunting season and bag limit

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The length of the hunting season on such preserves and the size of the bag limit shall be in accordance with rules of the Board.

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-609 Revocation of license

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Any shooting preserve license may be revoked by the Director upon evidence that the provisions of the contract entered into by the license holder are being violated.

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-610 Portion of James River a no-hunting area

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The James River from Bosher's Dam downstream to the Interstate 95 bridge is a no-hunting area. It is unlawful to take, attempt to take, or pursue wildlife within such area; however, fishing in such area is permitted as otherwise authorized by law.

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-611 Penalty for violations

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Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-612 Preserves, private clubs, associations

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Nothing in this title shall be construed as permitting any person to hunt, trap or fish in or on the lands or waters of any public or private club, association or preserve of any description as landowner or in any other capacity unless the person has a proper license.