I strongly encourage all VA hunters to check out the link and leave your comments.

Myself, I amSTRONGLY opposed to adding a special bear lincense. I live in one of the best bear hunting areas of the state. Without question this is an attempt by die hard bear hunters to keep the casual bear hunter out.

Spend 2 minutes talking to any bear hunter in this areawho has invested in a pack of dogs and he'll tell you in no uncertain terms that being able to take a bear while deer hunting or taking a bear by any means other than behind a pack of dogs should be banned.[:@]