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§ 53. Change in game limits

The Commissioner, whenever he determines that conditions so warrant, may— (1) increase or decrease any bag limits prescribed by this chapter; or (2) prescribe bag limits for particular types of wildlife for which no bag limits exist— upon the posting of public notice of the proposed change at least 10 days prior to its effective […]

§ 18. Hunting without a license

Whoever hunts, except as provided for herein, without having obtained a hunting license issued by the Commissioner of Conservation and Cultural Affairs, shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 60 days, or both.

§ 19. Transfer of hunting licenses

Whoever transfers his hunting license to, or permits it to be used by, another person, or uses a license to which he has no right, shall be fined not more than $25.

§ 31. Seasons for hunting certain birds

(a) Hunting, trapping or taking wild birds by any means is prohibited except as provided below. (1) The following wild birds may be hunted each year between June 15 and September 30, inclusive— Wild Pigeons Wood Doves (Quail Doves) Mountain Doves Ground Doves (2) Parakeets may be trapped (only) each year between June 15 and […]

§ 32. Season for hunting deer

(a) Hunting, killing, capturing or taking deer by any means is prohibited for a period of five years, commencing on July 1, 1971, except by the Commissioner or his designee in conjunction with and in furtherance of the program established by section 2722 of Title 19 of the Virgin Islands Code. At the end of […]

§ 17. Possession of hunting license while hunting

Whoever fails to carry his hunting license on his person while hunting or fails to make it available for inspection to any person duly authorized to make such inspections, shall be fined not more than $5.

§ 12. Types of licenses; fees; deer tag

(a) A license to hunt birds or furred animals may be issued to citizens who have resided in the United States Virgin Islands for one year or more upon the payment of $2 per season or fraction thereof. (b) A license to hunt deer may be issued to such citizens upon the payment of $3 […]

§ 13. Permits to minors

(a) The Commissioner may issue to a minor not below the age of 16 a permit to hunt when accompanied by a licensed hunter— (1) upon payment of the annual fees prescribed in this chapter; and (2) upon certification by one of his parents or guardians of his age. (b) Such licensed hunter shall be […]

§ 14. Special licenses for scientists and collectors

(a) The Commissioner may grant special permission to recognized scientists or bona fide collectors, upon their presentation of proper credentials, to trap, snare, capture, kill or otherwise obtain during any season, specimens of wildlife or their eggs which are protected by this chapter. (b) Such special permission may extend to areas or preserves set aside […]