Va. Code § 29.1-552

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 29.1-552 - Killing wild turkey during closed season

Any person who kills a wild turkey during the closed season, or who kills a beardless turkey during an open hunting season prescribed by the Board for bearded turkeys only, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor for each such turkey killed. However, if a person kills a beardless turkey when only the hunting of bearded turkeys is permitted, and immediately delivers the complete carcass in good condition to a conservation police officer or game checking station authorized by the Board, it shall be confiscated and disposed of as otherwise provided, and the person delivering the carcass shall be exempt from replacement cost provided in § 29.1-551.

Va. Code § 29.1-552

1968, c. 309, § 29-163.2; 1974, c. 60; 1977, c. 377; 1987, c. 488; 1988, c. 19; 2007, c. 87.

Amended by Acts 2007, § c. 87.

Amended by Acts 1988, § c. 19.

Amended by Acts 1987, § c. 488.

Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 377.

Amended by Acts 1974, § c. 60.

Amended by Acts 1968, § c. 309, § 29-163.2.