Legislatures in six eastern states are considering legislation that expand Sunday hunting opportunities. “Expanding Sunday hunting is an easy way
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- Hunting Regulations: https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/
- Fishing Regulations: https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/
- Trapping Regulations: https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/
- Shooting Ranges: https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/sighting-in-ranges/
- State Wildlife Commission: https://dwr.virginia.gov/about/board/
NEWS ARCHIVE
Trappers Victorious in Virginia!
Government Affairs ArchiveOn Feb. 2, a Virginia legislative panel killed legislation that would have prohibited all steel-jaw traps. The Virginia House Natural Resources
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Virginia Bill Restricts Trapping, Will Cost Taxpayers Millions
Government Affairs ArchiveThe animal-rights movement continues to target essential wildlife management practices nationwide, and in 2022 they’ve added Virginia to the list.
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UPDATE! Hearing Alert for Virginia Tether Bill
Government Affairs ArchiveUPDATE! Virginia Senate Bill 272 has its first hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4, in The Pocahontas Building, Senate Room A. Virginia House Bill
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Virginia Bill Prohibits Shooting Ranges Near Residential Areas
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in Virginia by Senator John Bell prohibits outdoor shooting ranges within 500 yards of property zoned for residential use.
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Tether Bill Returns in Virginia Legislature
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in 2019 by Virginia State Senator John Bell would prohibit an owner from tethering a dog outside between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. It
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Virginia Bill Increases Taxes on Firearm Sales
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in Virginia by State Delegate Mark Levine would implement an additional sales tax on all firearm and ammunition purchases.
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Virginia Bill Heavily Restricts Indoor Shooting Ranges
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation pre-filed in Virginia by State Delegate Dan Helmer would heavily restrict private indoor shooting ranges and require extensive background
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BIG WIN: Virginia Legislators Reject Governor’s Tethering Restrictions
Legislative ActionVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s attempt to put additional restrictions into a new dog tethering law was rejected by the Virginia legislature on April 3
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Virginia Gov. Amends Tethering Bill, Demands Special Vote
Legislative ActionVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) wants to change agreed upon language in Senate Bill 1025, sponsored by Sen. Lionell Spruill (D-Chesapeake), to force
Read MoreVirginia Bill Severely Restricts Tethering of Dogs
Government Affairs ArchiveTake Action Today! Virginia members should contact their state delegate and ask them to vote NO on House Bill 646. HB 646 doesn’t protect dogs. It
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Virginia House Defeats Bill Penalizing Dog Hunters
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation that would have targeted dogs hunters with heavy fines has failed to pass the Virginia House of Delegates. House Bill 1900, sponsored by
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