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Election 2007
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Mission
Statement
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| The Virginia Hunting Dog Owners' Association is a statewide volunteer group of sporting, hound and mixed breed dog owners dedicated to advancing and protecting the Old Dominion's hunting traditions. We are nonpartisan and support, after careful analysis, those issues, policies and legislators that most effectively promote hunting dog owners' interests. Our advocacy is proactive and long term; we rely heavily on electronic communications. Legislators that assist us in preserving our hunting traditions receive our votes and our tangible support. |
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Code
of Ethics
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| Our members adhere
to a strict code of ethics in enjoying our hunting sport, caring for
our animals and competing with them. We abide by all laws and regulations
governing hunting, respecting wildlife and private property, and expect
others to do likewise. Members' dogs are as important to our lives
as our hunting sport. Our dogs are our companions and partners and
they're entitled to appropriate care, which includes nutritious food,
shelter and necessary veterinary attention. Frequently field trials
and dog testing programs are an integral part of hunting dog training;
such activities require the highest levels of sportsmanship and afford
opportunities to share the joys of dog ownership and the outdoors
with others, especially the young.
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Your
Dog's Picture
We
love to feature members' dogs. Please send your electronic photographs
to us at VHDOA. Include both of your names and your hometown.
Virginia hunting scene pictures are also welcomed.
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All
VHDOA correspondence should be sent to VHDOA@earthlink.net
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