How do you interpret these VA baiting "rules"?

I was reading the VA game and fish rules last night and stumbled across an oversight I believe. VA does not allow baiting but I found these inconsistencies:

" Do Not Feed Deer

Department regulation makes it illegal to place or distribute food, salt, or minerals to feed or attract deer from September 1 through January 1, statewide (unless noted in the exception below). This prohibition does not include the planting of agronomic crops or wildlife food plots."

"Late Antlerless-Only Firearms Deer Season January 3, 2011-March 26, 2011
In the counties (including the cities and towns within) of Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William, except on Department-owned lands. During this season only antlerless deer may be taken. To firearms deer hunt on private lands in Fairfax County a special landowner permit is required (see above)."

Bows are allowed during the firearms seasons in VA and I live in Prince William County. I guess I can now technically bait deer in the woods behind my house. What are your thoughts on how to interpret the above game laws?

 

After Jan 1st knock yourself out

 

Is that a copy/paste of the text?

Got a link to the VGDIF?

 

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/deer.asp

 

X2!!!

 

Only problem guys, VA has NEVER allowed baiting. I think it is an oversight.

 

Call a CPO.

BTW, when do your bucks shed? I'd think most all deer would be antlerless by March.

 

Christine, we have a lot of does around here and I am pretty good judging them on the fly. Also my effective range is about 12-14 yards with the recurve so I am sure I can judge them from that distance. Bucks usually begin shedding around within the next two weeks although I have seen some still with their antlers into early March.

 

Check your "unlawful Methods"

 

Well then that settles it Jeff. I am not sure why I did not look there (well I do know, I am a moron).

 

I am not really sure I would feel good killing a doe with a fetus anyways.

 

A few years ago I killed one that and found 3 in her. The two I killed this year, I didn't look....just gutted and thrown in a pile. I didn't want to see it again.

 

I am interested in the regs, though. Am I reading there's a late firearms season? Need a special permit?

Do you need one of these for urban archery?

I have a full VA license (all endorsements).

 

No special permit needed except in Fairfax County.

 

Now that has to be tough Dan. One year my wife's grandpa passed away and it was pretty hard on all of us. We went to see him in hospice care and the he suddenly passed away. I went hunting either a day or two later. I remember shooting a doe with yearlings. As I came upon that doe I saw milk dripping from her teets. To be honest with you, I was affected. It was hard.

 

Its because of the Chronic Wasting Disease that was discovered out west. The disease is spread by saliva..that is what they told us (the GW) at the IBEP course I went to last fall.