Virginia Senate Committee to Consider Two Important Pro-Hunting Bills!

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: [email protected]

State Senator Mary Margaret Whipple
(804) 698-7531
email: [email protected]

State Senator Emmett W. Hanger, Jr.
(804) 698-7524
email: [email protected]

State Senator John C. Watkins
(804) 698-7510
email: [email protected]

State Senator W. Roscoe Reynolds
(804) 698-7520
email: [email protected]

State Senator Phillip P. Puckett
(804) 698-7538
email: [email protected]

State Senator Frank M. Ruff
(804) 698-7515
email: [email protected]

State Senator Harry B. Blevins
(804) 698-7514
email: [email protected]

State Senator R. Creigh Deeds
(804) 698-7525
email: [email protected]

State Senator Mark D. Obenshain
(804) 698-7526
email: [email protected]

State Senator Ryan T. McDougle
(804) 698-7504
email: [email protected]

State Senator A. Donald McEachin
(804) 698-7509
email: [email protected]

State Senator J. Chapman Petersen
(804) 698-7534
email: [email protected]

State Senator Ralph S. Northam
(804) 698-7506
email: [email protected]

State Senator Richard H. Stuart
(804) 698-7528
email: [email protected]