Title of Regulation: 4VAC15-170. Game: Otter (amending 4VAC15-170-20).

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-501 and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Hearing Information:

June 13, 2013 - 9 a.m. - Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, 4000 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Public Comment Deadline: May 31, 2013.

Agency Contact: Phil Smith, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, 4010 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, telephone (804) 367-8341, or email phil.smith@dgif.virginia.gov.

Summary:

The proposed amendment increases the season bag limit in all counties west of the Blue Ridge Mountains from two to four otters per trapper.

4VAC15-170-20. Open season for trapping; season bag limit west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A. It shall be lawful to trap otter from December 1 through the last day of February, both dates inclusive.

B. The season bag limit for trapping otter shall be two four per trapper in counties west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.