VA's new regs came out recently and I've just started looking them over. I think this is a great change they've made.
VA Apprentice Hunting License
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The new apprentice hunting license serves as a first-time Virginia resident or[/align][align=left]
nonresident hunting license and is good for 2 years.[/align][align=left]
The license holder must be accompanied and directly supervised by a mentor[/align][align=left]
over 18 who has on his or her person a valid Virginia hunting license.[/align][align=left]
“Accompanied and directly supervised” occurs when a person over 18[/align][align=left]
maintains a close visual and verbal contact with,provides adequate direction[/align][align=left]
to,and can immediately assume control of the firearm from the apprentice[/align][align=left]
hunter.[/align][align=left]
The license entitles the holder to a one-time deferral of the hunter education[/align][align=left]
requirement.[/align][align=left]
The apprentice license does not qualify the holder to purchase a regular[/align][align=left]
hunting license,nor exempt the holder from compliance with Department[/align][align=left]
regulations.[/align][align=left]
A bear,deer,turkey license and all applicable stamps or permits are required[/align][align=left]
in addition to the apprentice license.[/align][align=left]
Previous Virginia resident and nonresident hunting license holders may not[/align][align=left]
use an apprentice license.[/align][align=left]
To learn more about the Virginia Apprentice Hunting License,call[/align]
(866) 721-6911 or log on to www.HuntFishVA.com.
Anyone else seeing anything good?
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