I wanted to know if anyone has heard as to whether or not we can hunt WMAs on Sunday this year. Here is what the rule states: A landowner and his immediate family or a person with written permission from the landowner may hunt or kill any wild bird or wild animal, including nuisance species, on the landowners property on Sunday. All seasons, bag limits, and other laws and regulations also continue to apply. Landowner refers to all private landowners (including persons and entities). Public lands are not included. However, this is what it says about WMAs: The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries maintains 39 management areas totaling more than 203,000 acres for the benefit of all citizens for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Many management areas are open for some type of hunting. These lands are purchased and maintained with hunting, fishing, and trapping license fees and with Wildlife Restoration Funds. We encourage the public to utilize our land and enjoy the bountiful natural resources found on each area. It clearly states on their website that WMAs are owned and managed by the VDGIF which is an entity and.... And if they are truly Public Lands then why is there an access fee?? Text from the website: The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) will require an Access Permit for visitors to department-owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and public fishing lakes effective January 1, 2012, who are age 17 and older, unless they possess a valid Virginia hunting, freshwater fishing, or trapping license, or a current Virginia boat registration, or are otherwise waived. Please see Access Permit Waiver Guidance. Daily or Annual Access Permits for WMAs and department-owned public fishing lakes statewide will be available January 1, 2012 for purchase online, by calling 1-866-721-6911 during business hours, or at any license agent. Daily Access Permits can be consecutive up to five days. More than that—the cost of six daily permits—would be $24, slightly more than the annual fee. At that point, it makes more sense to purchase an Annual Access Permit.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 18:27:57 +0000
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