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How To Qualify
1. Managed hunt participants will be selected via hunt lottery. The number of hunters selected is based on the number of tree stand positions determined at each managed hunt location.
2. All Hunters will be required to qualify with the Fairfax County Police Department. Previous qualifications will not be accepted. Qualifications are valid for three (3) years.
Each hunter will be allowed 3 attempts per weapon. Only weapons and ammunition qualified with and listed on the certification card may be used or possessed during the hunt. All participants must qualify.
Again, this year you have the option of qualifying with three types of firearms. Selected participants will be permitted to use shotguns with buckshot; shotgun with slugs; OR muzzleloaders:
New managed hunt qualifications have been developed with the expertise of the FCPD Range personnel.
Qualification Dates/Times:
- Saturday September 29, 2012 from 8 am to 4 pm
- Sunday September 30, 2012 from 8 am to 4 pm
- Thursday October 4, 2012 from 3 pm to 7 pm
- Friday October 5, 2012 from 3 pm to 7 pm
Location: Fairfax County Firearms Training Facility 3721 Stone
Croft Blvd. Chantilly, Virginia 20151
*Hunters should follow additional signs once through the gate straight
to the Rifle deck building.
*Contact Sgt. Earit Powell with Fairfax County Animal Control at
703-324-0280 with a date and time you would like to qualify.
Managed Hunt Qualification Criteria
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Firearm |
Managed Hunt Qualifications |
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Shotgun with buckshot |
1 round: sitting at 50 yards |
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2 rounds: standing at 25 yards |
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Shotgun with slugs |
1 round: sitting at 75 yards |
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1 round: standing at 50 yards |
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1 round: standing at 25 yards |
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Muzzleloaders |
1 round: sitting at 100 yards |
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1 round: standing at 25 yards |
Nominal changes have been made to the structure and process of qualifying to participate in the public managed hunts:
- Qualifications for use of shotgun with slugs and muzzleloaders will be conducted at the FCPD Range on dates and times listed above.
- Hunters can arrive between the hours of 0800 and 1500 or 1500 and 1800 on the selected dates above. Last call will be at 1500 or 1800. Anyone arriving after 1500/1800 will not be allowed to shoot.
- Ammo and weapons should be stored separately until given directions by the Firearms Instructors.
- Qualification will be on full size deer targets, and from an elevated deer stand.
- FCPD Range staff will provide criteria for qualifying when you arrive at the range.
- FCPD Range has determined that no fee will be charged for weapons qualification.
- FCPD Range is not a “sight-in” facility and no practice shooting will be permitted at the range prior to a qualification attempt.You must come with your weapon already sighted in and ready to go. Failure to not have your weapon or ammo ready will eliminate you from qualifications.
- Hunters must provide their own ammunition and qualify with the firearm to be used during the managed hunt(s).
- Ladder stand equipment will be provided for elevated position use at the FCPD Range.
Hunters must provide own safety strap and may use brace/support to
qualify, if necessary.
NOTE: Bring ear and eye protection – Most ranges require protection to get on the firing line.
All firearms must be unloaded with action open while at a range except when specifically instructed by range instructor to load and fire weapon. Failure to comply with regulations, unsafe activity, or instructions by range instructor will result in immediate removal from the site, not completing requirements for the hunt, and no permit or firearms qualifications.
The range instructor’s decision regarding safety or qualification at the range is final – NO appeals!
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