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On Monday, January 21, the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee will consider two critically important pro-hunting bills.
Senate Bill 617, sponsored by State Senator Ken Stolle (R-8) would establish an “apprentice hunting license” in Virginia, therefore allowing those interested in hunting to accompany experienced, licensed hunters into the field. Apprentice hunter programs are an essential tool in our efforts to continue to grow the sport and introduce new sportsmen to the benefits and pleasure of our proud hunting heritage. This bill is part of the Families Afield Initiative that is a cooperative effort between NRA, the National Wild Turkey Federation, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and National Shooting Sports Foundation.
Also, the Committee will likely consider Senate Bill 524, sponsored by State Senator Frank Wagner (R-7), which would repeal Virginia’s current Sunday hunting prohibition.
Please contact the members of the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee and strongly encourage them to support and vote for both SB617 and SB524.
State State Senator Patricia S. Ticer (804) 698-7530 email: district30@sov.state.va.us
State Senator Mary Margaret Whipple (804) 698-7531 email: district31@sov.state.va.us
State Senator Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. (804) 698-7524 email: district24@sov.state.va.us
State Senator John C. Watkins (804) 698-7510 email: district10@sov.state.va.us
State Senator W. Roscoe Reynolds (804) 698-7520 email: district20@sov.state.va.us
State Senator Phillip P. Puckett (804) 698-7538 email: district38@sov.state.va.us
State Senator Frank M. Ruff (804) 698-7515 email: district15@sov.state.va.us
State Senator Harry B. Blevins (804) 698-7514 email: district14@sov.state.va.us
State Senator R. Creigh Deeds (804) 698-7525 email: district25@sov.state.va.us
State Senator Mark D. Obenshain (804) 698-7526 email: district26@sov.state.va.us
State Senator Ryan T. McDougle (804) 698-7504 email: district04@sov.state.va.us
State Senator A. Donald McEachin (804) 698-7509 email: district09@sov.state.va.us
State Senator J. Chapman Petersen (804) 698-7534 email: district34@sov.state.va.us
State Senator Ralph S. Northam (804) 698-7506 email: district06@sov.state.va.us
State Senator Richard H. Stuart (804) 698-7528 email: district28@sov.state.va.us
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