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A. Nonmigratory game birds and game animals may be hunted from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Bears may be hunted without capturing or taking from 4:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. during bear hound training season.
B. Fur-bearing animals and nuisance species of birds and animals may be hunted by day or by night, except that muskrats may be hunted by day only.
C. A violation of this section shall be punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 29.1. Wildlife, Inland Fisheries, and Boating § 29.1-520. Times for hunting - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-29-1-wildlife-inland-fisheries-and-boating/va-code-sect-29-1-520/
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