I will go ahead and say that I am now officially opposed to dog hunting for deer in Virginia.

For years I have seen what I believe to be a nuisance and unethical practice of people keeping outdoor kennels full of 6 to 12 hunting dogs. This is prevelant in southern VA where my grandparents live. And I have seen the hunters using these dogs being very disrespectful of people's property rights. But for years I have kept my mouth shut, out of the belief that hunters already have enough resistance, and that we should stick together. With VADHA drawing "first blood" now on numerous issues including Sunday hunting and bear tags, I rescind my previous approach and will be vocally opposed to dog hunting for deer and bear in VA.