Farm Tour status

The Rappahannock County Farm Tour is excited to announce its official nonprofit 501(c)3 status has been approved by the IRS.

In other words, donations to the organization will now be tax-deductible. The Farm Tour thanks Washington attorney David Konick for his pro bono work to make this happen.

Here’s what hunters need to know about the firearms bear season in Rappahannock County, which begins on Monday and ends Jan. 5, 2019:

➤ One bear may be taken this license year, at least 100 pounds live weight or 75 pounds dressed weight (all internal organs removed).

➤ Females with cubs may not be harvested.

➤ No person shall kill or cripple and knowingly allow any bear (or deer for that matter) to be wasted without making a reasonable effort to retrieve the animal and retain it in their possession. In addition, it is unlawful to dislodge a bear from a tree for the intent of continuing a hunt or chase, including with dogs.

➤ All bears must be checked at an official bear check station (locations found at www.dgif.virginia.gov or by calling 804-3671000).

➤ Bear data will need to be recorded on a Black Bear Check Card only.

➤ Tooth collection is mandatory, and the tooth envelope is part of the Black Bear Check Card.