CODE OF VIRGINIA

USING TRACKING DOGS TO RETRIEVE BEARS OR DEER (§ 29.1-516.1)

Tracking dogs maintained and controlled on a lead may be used to find a wounded
or dead bear or deer statewide during any archery, muzzleloader, or firearm bear
or deer hunting season, or within 24 hours of the end of such season, provided
that those who are involved in the retrieval effort have permission to hunt on
or to access the land being searched and do not have any weapons in their
possession.

HISTORY: 2011, c. 459.