Defense for
Hunting Violations in Virginia
Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Without a License

The Lawrence Law Firm, PLC in Roanoke Serves Hunters in Southwest VA

The Lawrence Law Firm, PLC offers defense for hunting violations in Virginia. Our skilled attorney serves hunters in Southwest VA caught hunting, fishing, and trapping without a license. You will not face jail time for hunting, fishing, or trapping without a license in Virginia. However, you may have a penalty fine of $500. If your license is not physically on you while hunting, fishing, or trapping, that is also a criminal offense. Not having your license on you is punishable by fines of up to $250.

Hunting without a license is a Class 3 misdemeanor in Virginia. If you plead guilty, it cannot be erased from your criminal record. Those hunting without a license in Southwest Virginia need defense from The Lawrence Law Firm, PLC. Contact us online or call us today at (540) 904-0985 for a personal consultation to discuss your options.

Laws & Permits for Hunters in the State of Virginia

When it comes to hunting in Virginia, safety and legality are of the utmost importance. Important laws that pertain to hunting in the state of Virginia include the following:

  • Any hunter 12-15 years of age, or 16 years of age or older with his or her first hunting license, must complete a hunter education course in the state of Virginia
  • During deer season, every hunter must wear blaze orange clothing that is visible from 360 degrees, whether it is a hat, jacket, or other piece of material on the upper half of his or her body. There are some exceptions to this rule, but for the most part, a hunter must be easily discernible for safety reasons
  • Hunters cannot hunt on private property without the landowner’s direct permission, and if you are caught illegally hunting on private property, you may receive fines of up to $500 to $2,500, 12 months in jail, or both
  • Hunters must tag any bear, deer, turkey, or other animal they kill
  • Target practice is only permitted in designated ranges
  • Hunters cannot use any type of bait that contain deer urine or other bodily fluids to lure animals
  • In addition to a basic hunter’s license, bear hunters must also acquire a bear license to legally hunt bear
  • Possessing a loaded gun in a vehicle in hunting areas is illegal
  • Hunting dogs are permitted, but only during hunting seasons that specifically permit it. Dogs must be on a leash during off-seasons

Protect Your Right to Hunt With The Lawrence Law Firm, PLC

Poaching, hunting certain animals out of season, hunting while intoxicated, and other safe hunting laws are also in place. Breaching these hunting safety laws can carry serious penalties. Generally, these are misdemeanor violations that can result in the loss of your hunting license, fines, and even jail time.

Providing legal services covering areas of Southwest Virginia, we also serve residents who want to restore their gun rights. We are the local law office to contact for defense on gun and weapons charges as well. The Lawrence Law Firm, PLC, in Roanoke is where to call for defense on hunting violations in Virginia.

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