REGULATIONS
Vol. 34 Iss. 2 - September 18, 2017

TITLE 4. CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
BOARD OF GAME AND INLAND FISHERIES
Chapter 70
Final Regulation

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Game and Inland Fisheries is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act pursuant to § 2.2-4002 A 3 of the Code of Virginia when promulgating regulations regarding the management of wildlife.

Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-70. Game: Bobcat (amending 4VAC15-70-60).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-103 and 29.1-501 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: September 1, 2017.

Agency Contact: Jeff Trollinger, Deputy Director, Bureau of Wildlife Resources, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, 7870 Villa Park Drive, Suite 400, Henrico, VA 23228, telephone (804) 367-1134, or email jeff.trollinger@dgif.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The amendments allow hunting bobcats with the slingbow, which is a type of bow and arrow.

4VAC15-70-60. Archery hunting with bow and arrow or, crossbow, or slingbow.

A. Season. It shall be lawful to hunt bobcats with bow and arrow or, crossbow, or slingbow from the first Saturday in October through October 31, both dates inclusive.

B. Carrying firearms prohibited. It shall be unlawful to carry firearms while hunting with bow and arrow or, crossbow, or slingbow during the special archery seasons.

C. Use of dogs prohibited during the special archery season. It shall be unlawful to use dogs when hunting with bow and arrow or, crossbow, or slingbow during any special archery season.

VA.R. Doc. No. R17-5195; Filed August 28, 2017, 2:07 p.m.