Code of Virginia - Title 29.1 Game, Inland Fisheries And Boating - Section 29.1-419 Taking, holding, etc., of falcons, hawks and owls; use to hunt wild game

§ 29.1-419. Taking, holding, etc., of falcons, hawks and owls; use to hunt wild game

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Director may:

1. Permit the taking, trapping, holding, transportation, carriage and shipment of live falcons, hawks and owls. The initial fee or the fee for nonconsecutive years for this permit shall be fifty dollars, and the permit shall entitle the holder to possess not more than three of any such birds at any one time. The fee for subsequent consecutive years shall be twenty dollars per year.

2. Authorize the use of falcons, hawks and owls to hunt and take all species of wild birds and wild animals. However, the hunting of migratory game birds shall be in accordance with § 29.1-515, and appropriate hunting licenses shall be required as provided in Chapter 3 (§ 29.1-300 et seq.) of this title.

(1964, c. 345, § 29-114.2; 1977, c. 377; 1978, c. 331; 1987, c. 488; 1997, c. 57.)

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