>
> Mofo,
> I was curious about this conversation as its
> been about 20 years since I looked
> into such matters. Many new laws have passed
> especially since the big "pre-emption" law a
> couple of years ago. I started calling County
> Government officials this morning around 9 a.m.
> and thus far have made nine calls with still
> no expert advice concerning the hunting with
> firearms. I have a call into a guy
> now (on his voice mail) who is reported to be "the
> expert to talk to". Ill post
> the results when he returns my call. Bureaucracy
> Ha!
A hunting registration for firearms use can only be approved in those areas of Fairfax County designated by the Board of Supervisors. A minimum land parcel of twenty acres is required. The 20 acres need not be under single ownership, but must form a single tract. Hunting on posted property requires written permission of the property owner; hunting on nonposted property requires verbal permission of the property owner. Contact the Department of Animal Control at (703) 830-3310 for details.
There is no minimum acreage requirement for bow hunting. However, archers must have the permission of the property owner.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/comm/deer/deerfaqs.htm
Interesting, I thought there was a 5 acre minimum for bow hunting.
Urban Archery Deer Seasons
September 15-October 5 and January 7-March 29
* Within the incorporated limits of the cities of Colonial Heights, Danville, Emporia, Franklin, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Radford, Richmond, Winchester and the towns of Altavista, Amherst, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Farmville, Independence, Purcellville, Richlands, Rocky Mount, Tazewell, West Point and in Fairfax County.
* During these seasons only antlerless deer may be taken.
* Lists of properties available for hunting are not maintained by the Department or local governments.
* Go to the Urban Archery Season page on this Web site for local restrictions and other urban archery information.
Legal Methods and Restrictions During Archery Deer Seasons
Special restrictions may apply during this season. See Legal Use of Firearms and Archery Equipment and Local Firearms Ordinances for details.
* Archery tackle only.
* Crossbows are legal.
* Broadhead widths must be at least 7/8-inch wide or expand upon impact to 7/8-inch.
* Bows must be capable of propelling a broadhead arrow at least 125 yards.
* It is unlawful to use arrows to which any drug, chemical or toxic substance has been added or explosive head arrows.
* It is unlawful to have a firearm in possession (see exception for concealed handguns).
* It is unlawful to use dogs.
Muzzleloader Deer Seasons
From
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/hunting/regulations/deer.asp
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/30/2007 07:17PM by Mofo.