The following local ordinances apply in Lunenburg County:
- Sec. 58-53. - Muzzle loading weapons. (reference)
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Muzzle loading weapons means single shot weapons (percussion or flintlock) firing a single projectile, loaded from the muzzle end, propelled by black powder or black powder equivalent. Weapons used for deer must be at least 0.45 caliber, propelled by a minimum of 50 grains of black powder or black powder equivalent.(b) Hunting season. Hunting for game animals shall be allowed with muzzle loading weapons for the special one-week season beginning the second Monday in November and for five consecutive hunting days following as set by the Code of Virginia and controlled by the state department of game and inland fisheries. In addition, hunting with muzzle loading weapons shall be permitted for game animals during firearms deer season as set by the Code of Virginia and controlled by the state department of game and inland fisheries.
(c) Nonmuzzle loading firearms and/or dogs. It shall be unlawful to have in immediate possession any firearm other than a muzzle loading weapon while hunting with a muzzle loading weapon in the special muzzle loading season. It shall be unlawful to hunt deer with dogs during the special muzzle loading season.
(d) Violation and penalty. Anyone who violates this section will be guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
(Ord. of 3-14-91, §§ 24-6—24-9; Ord. No. 01-96, 2-8-96)
Secs. 58-54—58-75. - Reserved.