Virginia Delegate Mark Cole, of Fredericksburg, Va., has introduced an amendment to a house bill that foxhunters have taken as a threat to hunting. The amendment, due to be reviewed by the Virginia House of Delegates on Jan. 12, makes it illegal to release dogs onto privately owned land for the purpose of hunting.

Anyone interested in commenting on the bill should contact the Virginia Delegates--http://legis.state.va.us/House/Delegates.htm.



HOUSE BILL NO. 1612 Offered Jan. 12, 2005 Prefiled Dec.15, 2004 A BILL to amend and reenact