The following local ordinances apply in Pittsylvania County:
- SEC. 12-6. HUNTING ON HIGHWAYS OR HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAYS. (reference)
(a) Hunting or attempting to hunt, with a firearm of any game bird or game animal while the hunting or attempting to hunt is on the highway or right of way of the same in Pittsylvania County is prohibited.
(b) Any violation of this ordinance shall be punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor.
(c) The term “hunt” or “attempt to hunt” shall not include the necessary crossing of such highways for the boa fide purpose of going into or leaving a lawful hunting area.
Authority: Virginia Code Section 29.1-526 (B.S.M. 4-6-92)