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Chief Patron: Krizek
Permit for Hunting With Dogs (language only)

Item 367 #2h

Item 367 #2h

Natural and Historic Resources
Department of Wildlife Resources

Language

Page 425, after line 51, insert:

"D. The Department of Wildlife Resources shall develop a permit no later than October 31, 2024 that will be required for any person who hunts, chases, or pursues any game animal or nuisance species with a dog. A form shall be provided by the Department. Obtaining a permit shall be free of cost. The Department shall ensure that the requirements of such permit are minimally restrictive and designed to foster an atmosphere of voluntary compliance while preserving private property rights and the tradition of hunting with dogs in Virginia."



Explanation

(This amendment directs the Department of Wildlife Resource to develop a permit for any person who hunts, chases, or pursues any game animal or nuisance species with a dog.)