Who lives in VIRGINIA?

DENWA

Got a job offer with Framatone ANP in Lynchburg. I live in florida now how are the laws in Virginia, gun, hunting speedlimits etc.. Is there anywhere to hunt there like land management areas or only private land?ANY info would be helpful for making a decision for my family.Thanks

sig-man

I live in Va. and for gun laws it is a shall issue ccw state, no waiting period for any gun, we have gun shows all the time and you can buy and seel all guns between private individuals with out regulation. the hunting season starts Oct 1st for the eastern part of the state and comes in nov 19 for the rest of the state, the season ends on Jan 5th,you can kill four deer one of which has to be a doe, the rest are either sex, one bear and three turkeys, you can buy extra deer tags for doe only. the speed limits are 65 on the interstates and 45-55 everywhere else. Plenty of public land to hunt, but your chances are better joining one of the thousands of hunt clubs in the state that lease land from the paper companies.All and all we are a pro-gun, pro-hunting state which has been republican controlled for as long as I can remember, any other questions you have let me know, good luck in your decision...

metz

Ditto, and the deer are somewhat bigger than them horned dogs down in Fla. Don't be scared if you happen to see a couple hundred pounds of horny whitetail come trotting through. The turkeys are more of a challenge, but are plentiful. Trout in the streams, bass in the lakes (not as big as in Fla.), and the usual array of sea critters in the ocean. Lots of open spaces with the conviniance of the metropolis's. It is a commonwealth and some of the laws are unusual, but not any more screwed up than anywhere else. Taxes are good and gas is cheap. I would doubt you would be dissappointed with Va. If the job is good go for it. I also have a place in Va. I love it and hope to retire up there.Andy

rg666

Lynchburg is good. When you start to get into northern VA (near Wash DC) the cost of living is HIGH as you know what. Its also close to Maryland, DC, PA & West VA. Lots of stuff to do. RG

timberbeast

I don't live there, but can honestly say, after spending a week down there this summer, we as a family have only one destination should we decide to move out of our state, and that is VA. Friendly people, gorgeous country, shot some rounds off the back porch with a buddy, neighbors didn't care. Even pretended to play guitar with Metz. I can't see where you'd go wrong!! It's the only state I've visited that I already miss.

smokinggun

There is some very good public hunting land in VA. I have hunted at Amelia wildlife management area with success(approx. 60 mi. from Lynchburg). I have a map book by DeLorme the VA atlas and gazetteer that tells about most all of them, let me know if you want some detailed info and Ill look it up. I live in Chesterfield just outside of Richmond and just joined a Hunt Club in Lunenberg (about one hour drive) and looking at the map you would be closer to that area than I am. It might not be too late to join, or if you would like to hunt as a guest let me know.Good Luck! smokinggun

jltrent

I have lived in the western tip of VA all my life (next to where Daniel Boone blazed a trail through the Cumberland Gap) and as far as hunting goes I usually behind my house on any given day will see at least 20 deers and 20 turkeys. It is a great state to hunt in and so far not to many gun laws.

laxcoach

I live in "Lunchbag" (Lynchburg) and have all my adult life. If you are an outdoorsman, you'll love the area. The surrounding counties are loaded with deer and turkeys, and you will be within a 20 min. drive from the Geo. Washington Nat'l Forest (deer, bear, grouse, native trout, turkeys, etc.). There are at least 4 Game Commission or state owned tracts. within 45 min. of the city where you can hunt and/or fish (permits required), so it's not necessary to join a hunt club. Great waterfowl hunting on the James River, which is one of the best smallmouth streams in the nation, and the Staunton River has a landlocked striper run in the spring. Quail hunting sucks, but there is plenty of dove shooting. You'll think you've died and gone to heaven when you get here!!! Lots of my hunting buddys work at Framatone, so you'll be right at home.

mlincoln

I live up in the northern part now but I went to school in the Valley and loved it. It truly is one of the most beautiful places in America. Great hunting and fishing, and the sense of history is overpowering. Anywhere you go in the Valley there are markers about the Civil War. Sort of interesting, though, that there really are two Virginias: the northern part and the rest of Virginia. Northern Virginia is very crowded, very busy, and very anti-gun. Great schools and rude drivers, and very active government. If you've got a problem and call the local government office, they'll fix things right away. Southern Virginia is like the rest of the South, laid back and in a way you don't get the perks you do living in northern Virginia. Then again, it surely has it's charms. I'd love to retire to a big spread out at the top of the Shenandoah Valley. Boy, that would be the life.

badboybob

My son works in Lynchburg and owns land south of there. It's a great place to live, hunt and carry open or ccw (with a permit). The firearms transfer laws are very much in freedom's flavor. Denwa if you give me your email ad I will ask my son to contact you.

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So many guns to buy. So little money.[This message has been edited by badboybob (edited 09-27-2001).]