HB767
Wildlife Resources, Board of; prescribing seasons/bag limits for taking wild birds, animals, & fish.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 28, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Eric Zehr (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Board of Wildlife Resources; prescribing seasons and bag limits for taking wild birds, animals, and fish.
Provides that when an investigation of the Board of Wildlife Resources shows, for any species of wild bird, animal, or fish within the jurisdiction of the Board, that there is an unusual scarcity of such wild bird, animal, or fish or a risk that the population of such wild bird, ... (More) animal, or fish in any city or county could be eliminated, the Board shall prescribe the seasons and bag limits for such wild bird, animal, or fish in such city or county accordingly to promote the recovery and stabilization of such wild bird, animal, or fish population. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104609D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources
- 01/27/2026 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
