Southside Sentinel

Virginia could soon require DWR permits for hunting with dogs

Elle Cota Capital News Service A House bill is headed to the Senate that would create and require a $19 permit from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) for hunters who use dogs. Del.

Debate in Virginia grows over proposed dog hunting permit requirement

House Bill 1396 is in the Senate and would require a $19 permit from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for hunters who use dogs.

“The claw scraped across my chest”: Bear attack plays into hunting dog permit debate

Landowners and hunters with dogs are up in arms as House Bill 1396 moves to the Virginia Senate.
WAVY-TV

Virginia deer season opens Saturday, Nov. 15

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — With Virginia’s deer season starting Saturday, Nov. 15, officials are asking all hunters to have a detailed hunt plan in place. Before going out, hunters should also inspect ...