It sounds like the Virginia dog hunters had a chance to compromise, but instead it was their way or no way. It might take another year or so, but they are going to lose in the long run. In Northwest Florida and Alabama, the areas I am familiar with, until about 5 years ago there was dog hunting (and associated problems) all over the place. Laws were passed and timber companies that were tired of the complaints decided they would no longer lease to dog hunting clubs. The no lease part was probably the biggest hit the dog hunters took. I only know of a couple of clubs that still try to dog hunt (other than large state/federal owned lands), and they use small beagles. In Florida you have to register your dogs, and list all the lands you have written permission to hunt. If your dog is caught on land that isn't on record the dog owner has to pay a fine before he gets his dog back. Your dog must have a state issued number on its collar.You can/will receive a fine if you don't have the written permission and registered dogs.