March 26 – May 10, 2021 Public Comment Period on Proposed Regulation Amendments
On March 18, 2021, the Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources, pursuant to §§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia, proposed amendments to the Commonwealth’s regulations governing hunting, trapping, and terrestrial wildlife. Comments on the proposals are solicited during a public comment period that closes May 10, 2021. This online comment system is the most efficient and effective way to submit your views and have them seen the fastest.
Comments also may be: made during the May 27, 2021 meeting of the Board; postal-mailed to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Attn: Policy Analyst and Regulatory Coordinator, P.O. Box 90778, Henrico, Virginia 23228; or emailed to [email protected]. Comments must be in writing and accompanied by the name, address and telephone number of the party offering them. Comments submitted other than at the May 27, 2021 Board meeting must be received no later than May 10, 2021.
After hearing public comment on the proposed amendments at the May 27 Board meeting, the Board anticipates adopting final regulation amendments that will be effective on August 1, 2021 for the 2021–2022 hunting and trapping seasons.
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Elk Regulations | |
| VAC | Title |
|---|---|
| 4VAC15-20-65 | Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General. Hunting, trapping, and fishing license and permit fees. |
| 4VAC15-20-250 | Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General. Definitions; “Elk Management Zone”. (New) |
| 4VAC15-90-500 | Game: Deer. Elk hunting outside the Elk Management Zone. |
| 4VAC15-90-510 | Game: Deer. Elk hunting within the Elk Management Zone. (New) |
| 4VAC15-90-520 | Game: Deer. Special provisions for hunting elk within the Elk Management Zone. (New) |
| 4VAC15-90-530 | Game: Deer. Special elk hunting license – random drawing license program. (New) |
| 4VAC15-90-540 | Game: Deer. Special elk hunting license – Landowner License Program. (New) |
| 4VAC15-90-550 | Game: Deer. Special elk hunting license – Conservation License Program. (New) |
| 4VAC15-270-10 | Game: Firearms. Size rifles for hunting bear and deer. |
Chronic Wasting Disease Regulations | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-90-10 | Game: Deer. Open season; generally. |
| 4VAC15-90-89 | Game: Deer. Earn a buck (EAB). |
| 4VAC15-90-260 | Game: Deer. Hunting with dogs prohibited in certain counties and areas. |
| 4VAC15-50-110 | Game: Bear. Use of dogs in hunting bear. |
| 4VAC15-90-293 | Game: Deer. Unauthorized cervid parts, excretions, and carcass importation, movement, possession, and use. |
Deer & Muzzleloader Hunting Regulations | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-90-70 | Game: Deer. Archery hunting. |
| 4VAC15-90-80 | Game: Deer. Muzzleloading gun hunting. |
| 4VAC15-50-71 | Game: Bear. Muzzleloading gun hunting. |
| 4VAC15-90-90 | Game: Deer. Bag limit, bonus deer permits and special antlerless provision for youth hunters. |
| 4VAC15-90-91 | Game: Deer. General firearms season either-sex deer hunting days. |
Harvest Reporting Regulations | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-90-231 | Game: Deer. Validating tags and checking deer by licensee or permittee. |
| 4VAC15-50-81 | Game: Bear. Validating tags and checking bear and tooth submission by licensee or permittee. |
| 4VAC15-240-81 | Game: Turkey. Validating tags and checking turkey by licensee. |
| 4VAC15-90-241 | Game: Deer. Checking deer by persons exempt from license requirement or holding a license authorization number. |
| 4VAC15-50-91 | Game: Bear. Checking bear and tooth submission by persons exempt from license requirements or holding a license authorization number. |
| 4VAC15-240-91 | Game: Turkey. Checking turkey by persons exempt from license requirement or holding a license authorization number. |
Bear & Wild Turkey Regulations | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-50-120 | Game: Bear. Bear hound training season. |
| 4VAC15-240-20 | Game: Turkey. Open season; certain counties and areas; two-week season. |
| 4VAC15-240-32 | Game: Turkey. Open season; certain counties and areas; six week season. |
| 4VAC15-240-40 | Game: Turkey. Open Season; spring season for bearded turkeys. |
| 4VAC15-240-60 | Game: Turkey. Archery hunting. |
Rabbit Regulations | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-200-30 | Game: Rabbits and Hares. Trapping with box traps. |
| 4VAC15-200-11 | Game: Rabbits and Hares. Unauthorized wild rabbit carcass importation and possession. (New) |
| 4VAC15-200-12 | Game: Rabbits and Hares. Disposal of wild rabbit parts. (New) |
Wildlife Diversity Regulations | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-20-130 | Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General. Endangered and threatened species; adoption of federal list; additional species enumerated. |
| 4VAC15-30-40 | Definitions and Miscellaneous: Importation, Possession, Sale, Etc., of Animals. Importation requirements, possession, and sale of nonnative (exotic) animals. |
| 4VAC15-360-60 | Fish: Aquatic Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Nongame Fish. Prohibit the sale of salamander and madtom species. |
| 4VAC15-360-10 | Fish: Aquatic Invertebrates, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Nongame Fish. Taking aquatic invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles and nongame fish for personal use. |
Lands & Access Program Regulations | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-20-100 | Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General. Prohibited Use of Vehicles on Department-Owned Lands. |
| 4VAC15-20-150 | Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General. Structures on department-owned lands and national forest lands. |
| 4VAC15-20-151 | Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General. Manipulation of vegetation on department-owned land. (New) |
| 4VAC15-20-152 | Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General. Target shooting on department-owned lands. (New) |
Definitions & Miscellaneous Regulations | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-20-240 | Definitions and Miscellaneous: In General. Use of drones for certain activities prohibited. |
General Regulations | |
| VAC | Title |
| 4VAC15-40-220 | Game: In General. Use of deadfalls prohibited; restricted use of snares. |
| 4VAC15-40-240 | Game: In General. Animal population control. |