29.1-514 - Nonmigratory game birds. - Virginia Statutes

§ 29.1-514. Nonmigratory game birds.

A. The following nonmigratory game birds may be hunted during prescribed openseasons:

Birds introduced by the Board.

Bobwhite quail.

Grouse.

Pheasants.

Turkey.

B. The following provisions shall also be applicable to the raising andhunting of the particular nonmigratory game bird species listed:

1. The Board may issue a permit to raise or purchase pheasants which shallentitle the permittee to release pheasants raised or purchased by him on landowned or leased by him, and such pheasants may be hunted under rules andregulations promulgated by the Board.

2. The Board may open the season, including Sunday operation, on pen-raisedgame birds on controlled shooting areas licensed under Chapter 6 (§ 29.1-600et seq.) of this title under regulations as may be promulgated by the Board.However, the regulations promulgated by the Board shall not allow Sundayoperation in Augusta County, or in any county or city which prohibits Sundayoperation by ordinance.

Prior to obtaining a license from the Board to operate a commerciallyoperated controlled shooting area, an applicant shall (i) notify adjoininglandowners of the proposed use and (ii) obtain approval from the governingbody of the county, city or town that such activity is permitted underexisting ordinances. The requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) shall onlyapply to applications filed on or after July 1, 1993, for commerciallyoperated controlled shooting area licenses issued under Chapter 6 of thistitle and shall not apply to existing preserve licenses or renewals issuedfor the shooting of pen-raised game birds.

(Code 1950, § 29-136; 1954, c. 228; 1956, c. 375; 1960, c. 590; 1987, c. 488;1993, c. 87; 2007, c. 813.)