The Department of Wildlife Resources wants to hear from people on two proposals that stem from the work of its Hound-Hunters & Private Landowners Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC).
Hunting with hounds is a long tradition in Virginia. But state officials say new rules are needed to address rising conflict with private property owners.
As talks surrounding hound hunting and how it impacts hunters and landowners continues, local shelters are calling on the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to reconsider microchip requirements.