Im growing tired of this arguement. Guys it's simple....we are understaffed in this part of Va when it comes to wardens, not enough around and that's why dogs are dropped in the off season. The solution is also simple. Just simply don't run your dogs in the off season. Problem solved. Instead of pointing fingers at each other and saying that so and so is in bed with PETA and other org. just work together. Bowhunters/still hunters have not brought this issue up in the assembly as far as I know. The non hunting community and some hunters actually got this started. I keep telling ya'll that. Everyone keeps saying that game wardens should be held accountable....what about the guys dumping the dogs?? If they stop this practice in the off season, problem solved. My issue and many others have nothing to do with the practice of using hounds. It's the practices of the dog owners that are causing issues. NOT ALL DOG OWNERS....but enough have done it to raise eyebrows. Im a former dog owner, I miss my hounds, can't afford them and can't keep here at my house, so Im not against you guys. Im trying to find a solution so we can retain all of our rights. Why is this so hard to understand??