                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

SPECIAL LICENSE TO HUNT ELK; AUTHORITY OF BOARD TO CREATE ELK LICENSE AND QUOTA
HUNTS (§ 29.1-305.01)

A. The Board may create a separate special license to hunt elk within the
designated elk management zone, as designated in the 2019-2028 Virginia Elk
Management Plan, which shall be in addition to the license required to hunt
other game. Any person, whether licensed or exempt from being licensed, shall
possess (i) a valid state resident hunting license or state nonresident hunting
license pursuant to &#xA7; 29.1-303 and (ii) a special elk license in order to
pursue elk within the designated elk management zone. A separate special license
to hunt elk shall not be required to hunt elk outside of the designated elk
management zone.

B. Upon creation of a special license to hunt elk, the Board may establish
quotas and procedures for selection to purchase a special elk license.
Application for selection for a special elk license may require a nonrefundable
application fee of $15 for residents and $20 for nonresidents. The fee for a
special elk license shall be no more than $40 for residents and $400 for
nonresidents.

C. The Board may establish guidelines permitting the transfer of special elk
licenses to individuals, cooperators who assist in meeting agency hunting
objectives, or wildlife conservation organizations whose mission is to ensure
the conservation of Virginia&#8217;s wildlife resources.

HISTORY: 2020, cc. 309, 310.