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Board votes to send letter urging no new hound‑hunting regulations
Summary
The board approved sending a letter to the governor expressing support for existing hunting‑with‑hounds practices and asking that no additional state regulations be imposed, citing rural economic and cultural importance.
A supervisor moved that the board send a letter to the governor urging that no new regulations be imposed on hunting with hounds. The motion described stakeholder input (Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance and a SAC committee study and public comment) and argued that the practice supports rural economies and traditions.
Board members discussed the motion and asked for minor typographical edits; the vice chairman’s name was to be included as the signatory. The board seconded and approved the motion by voice vote.
The motion’s text directs that the board transmit item J1 (the proposed letter) to the governor’s office expressing that no new regulation is necessary based on the studies and public comment. A board member noted potential economic impacts to local businesses and community traditions if hunting restrictions were tightened.
The board approved sending the letter with the agreed edits; the item will be forwarded to the governor’s office.
