ORIGINAL: Bywater
Of course there is nothing yet. The Board merely received comments and documents.
Any changes will be hashed out in the GA or through the regulatory process. One thing that may come out of it is a change in seasons/training so that bow hunters may hunt without interruption. I can't imagine that would meet with disapproval. We all deserve equal consideration.
Another thing that is already happening is increased focus by law enforcement on enforcing 18.2-136. The law is not ambiguous, it just needed to be enforced. I hope that provides some relief to any landowners whose property rights are being abused by poachers.
As far as HSUS, how many animals could have been saved with the money they spent on false advertising? Those people make me sick. I could find a photo of any animal in distress and create a whole myth, just like they do.
There is not supposed to be a training period for deer dogs at all. I know that some do it, dont really have that problem where I hunt but the dog hunters that train during bow or any other time except dog season are selfish. I personally dont have nor see the problems that some of you may, but would deff. be upset if my hunt was interupted by this method. When dog season comes in it happens about once a week(lol) but cant really say anything about that because deer run and dogs chase no matter how far or where the deer goes, I just bring my shotgun and hope to get a shot(on the deer of course)if they do come around
