KNOW THE LAW

It is a class one misdemeanor in Virginia to remove a tracking collar (§ 18.2-97.1). The penalty may be up to a one thousand dollar fine and one year in prison. Obviously, there are other charges that may be filed related to the destruction or attempt to dispose of the collar. The theft of the dog (§18.2-97) or killing a dog (§ 18.2-144) are both class five felonies with prison time, fines and the loss of citizenship (loss of the right to keep and bear arms) as a consequence. It is unlawful for any person to deliver or release any animal not owned by that person to a pound, animal shelter or humane society or to pretend to be the agent of the owner (§ 18.2-144.2).

AN ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC AND HUNTER OPINIONS AND THE COSTS AND BENEFITS TO NORTH CAROLINA OF HUNTING ON SUNDAY

Submitted: November 28, 2006
Prepared for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Prepared by:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Responsive Management
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences & Harrisonburg, VA
The Conservation Management Institute Blacksburg, VA

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Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance Sunday Hunting

The Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance has adopted a position opposing hunting on Sunday for many reasons. It is first and foremost an expression of the vast majority of our membership, even though all may not subscribe to all of the stated reasons in this paper.

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SPORTSMAN INCIDENT REPORT

Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance
Incident Report Repository
DOGS – STOLEN - SHOT - DETAINED - TRACKING COLLAR REMOVED - PICKED UP & HAULED OFF - INTERFERNCE with LEGAL HUNTING - FALSE REPORT

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Deer & Public Safety

Would you rather see a few hunters on the road during the day, or deer through the windshield at night? Hunting Saves Lives and Huge Property Damage $$ Costs

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DGIF Hound Hunting Complaints

The Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance (VHDA) has repeatedly asked officials of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) why they felt it necessary to "study" our tradition of hunting with hounds. The initial responses to this question were that they had been receiving an increased number of complaints concerning the use of hounds in Virginia. DGIF at one point stated on their web site that they had had 906 complaints, but were vague about whether it was during one year or one guns season or just how long. We now know that 500 of those complaints were "road hunting" complaints, many were not from counties where deer or bear are hunted with hounds!
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See for yourself 27 months of complaints county by county!

Dog Type Hunting Violation Complaints by County
September 9, 2005 to June 30, 2006
From DGIF CAD System December 31, 2007

Twenty-Four Counties Pass Resolution - Heritage of Hunting with Dogs

The number of Virginia Counties to support our Heritage of Hunting with Dogs, especially hounds, has grown to twenty-four. The "Brunswick Resolution" is a defense of the rural culture of Virginia. This Resolution has been passed by Charlotte, Brunswick, Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, Caroline, Spotsylvania, Charles City, New Kent, King and Queen, King William, Page, Isle of Wight, Northumberland, Essex, Nottoway, Prince George, Goochland, Southampton, Greensville, Cumberland, Buckingham, Sussex and Pittsylvania. Ask your Board of Supervisors to help now!

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