Virginia § 29.1-550 - Taking game or fish during closed season or exceeding bag limit
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 29.1-550 — Taking game or fish during closed season or exceeding bag limit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.1-550. Taking game or fish during closed season or exceeding bag limit
It is unlawful for any person to (i) take or attempt to take any wild bird, wild animal, or fish during the closed season; (ii) exceed the bag or creel limit for any wild bird, wild animal, or fish; or (iii) possess over the daily bag or creel limit for any wild bird, wild animal, or fish while in the forests, fields, or waters of the Commonwealth. Any person convicted of violating any provisions of this section is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor and may also be prohibited by the court from hunting, trapping, or fishing in the Commonwealth for a period of one to five years.
Code 1950, § 29-163; 1950, p. 936; 1952, c. 78; 1958, c. 444; 1962, c. 469; 1987, c. 488; 1988, c. 19; 2020, c. 311.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 29.1-550
What does Code of Virginia § 29.1-550 cover?
Section 29.1-550 ("Taking game or fish during closed season or exceeding bag limit") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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