slicktrick_hunter1

I need help with the VA hunting regulations I will be hunting east of the Blue Ridge at Pettigrew WMA near Fort AP Hill. What weapons are we allowed to use i will be hunting from December 25th to January 3rd. Please explain to me the best you can with these regs. Thanks i appreciate the info to whoever helps me out

crenshaw

Pettigrew is in Caroline county. You are NOT allowed to use rifles but you can use shotguns with slugs or Muzzleloaders at the time you are hunting.

In the counties (including the cities and towns within) of Amelia, Appomattox, Brunswick, Buckingham, Caroline, Charlotte, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Fluvanna, Goochland (west of U.S. Route 522), Louisa, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward, and Prince George.
Either-sex Deer Hunting Days:
[ul][*]November 22, November 29, and December 29-January 3: In all areas unless otherwise noted below.
[ul][*]November 22, November 29, and December 6-January 3: On the Featherfin WMA[*]November 22: On the Appomattox-Buckingham, Cumberland, and Prince Edward State Forests. [/ul][/ul]
Caroline county gun regs are 6 and 17

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/

all the hunting regs and firearms ordinaces can be found on this page.

slicktrick_hunter1

Thanks crenshaw i appreciate it

Robb92

Good luck hunting there. I took my daughter ther eopening day last year and the local hunt club ran their dogs through there right at first light to push the deer out of there, and onto land the hunt club leased. Needless to say only 1 buck was taken all day.

slicktrick_hunter1

All i can say i you wont shoot one sittin on the counch ill going to try my hardest

Robb92

I agree, just thought I would give you a heads up it does get crowded there.