License Information
The issuance fee is included in the prices below.
REMINDER: Licenses sold by VDGIF are valid for one year from the date of purchase with two exceptions: the Deer, Bear, Turkey License and the Virgnia Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp.
Resident Hunting Licenses, Permits and Stamps
If you are required to buy a resident hunting license, one of the following is needed to hunt in Virginia. Other licenses, permits or stamps may also be required.
| License, Permit, or Stamp |
Fee |
| Sportsman's License (16 years and older); includes hunting license, bear, deer, turkey license, archery license, crossbow license, muzzleloading license, freshwater fishing license and trout license |
$120.00 |
| Resident License to hunt statewide (16 years or older) |
$18.00 |
| County or City Resident License to hunt in county or city of residence only (16 years or older) |
$11.00 |
| Resident Junior License to hunt statewide (ages 12 to 15; optional for under 12 years old) |
$8.50 |
| Resident Youth Combination License (under 16 years old) to hunt statewide; includes hunting license, bear, deer, turkey license, archery license, crossbow license, and muzzleloading license |
$16.00 |
| Resident Junior Lifetime License (under age 12) to hunt statewide. No annual bear, deer, turkey license required until age 12. National Forest Stamp, State Forest Stamp, County Damage Stamp and Bonus Deer Permits, if applicable, are required in addition to this license. Available only through the Richmond office |
$250.00 |
| Resident Lifetime License to hunt. Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps, or permits are required in addition to this license. Available only through the Richmond office. |
| Age 12-44 (hunter education course required under age 16) |
$255.00 |
| Age 45-50 |
$205.00 |
| Age 51-55 |
$155.00 |
| Age 56-60 |
$105.00 |
| Age 61-64 |
$55.00 |
| Age 65 and over |
$15.00 |
|
| Service-Connected Totally and Permanently Disabled Veteran Resident Lifetime License to hunt and freshwater fish (available only through Richmond Office) |
$10.00 |
| Totally and Permanently Disabled Resident Special Lifetime License to hunt, available only through Richmond Office. Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps or permits are required in addition to this hunting license |
$10.00 |
| Resident Senior Citizen Annual License (age 65 and over) to hunt. Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps or permits are required in addition to this license |
$7.00 |
One or more of the following may be required in addition to the resident hunting license.
| License, Stamp, or Permit |
Fee |
| Resident Bear, Deer, Turkey License (age 16 years or older) to hunt bear, deer and turkey statewide required in addition to county or state hunting license, or senior citizen license or lifetime license (Not required if senior citizen�s lifetime license was purchased before July 1, 1988. Not required for holders of Disabled Veterans Lifetime license.) Valid July 1-June 30 |
$18.00 |
| Resident Junior Bear, Deer, Turkey License (under 16 years old) to hunt bear, deer and turkey statewide required in addition to Resident Junior Hunting License. Valid July 1-June 30 |
$8.50 |
| Resident Archery License to hunt statewide during the archery season |
$18.00 |
| Resident Crossbow License to hunt statewide during the archery season |
$18.00 |
| Resident Muzzleloading License to hunt during the muzzleloader season |
$18.00 |
| Resident Bonus Deer Permit (2 antlerless tags) See page 31 |
$18.00 |
| Resident County Damage Stamp to hunt deer and bear in Smyth County. Required in addition to other licenses, and sold only by the Clerk of the County. Not required of residents 65 years or older |
$1.00 |
Nonresident Hunting Licenses, Permits and Stamps
The issuance fee is included in the prices below.
If you are required to buy a nonresident hunting license, one of the following is needed to hunt in Virginia. Other licenses, permits, or stamps may also be required.
| License, Permit or Stamp |
Fee |
| Nonresident License to hunt statewide (16 years or older) |
$86.00 |
| Nonresident 3-Day Trip License to hunt statewide (16 years or older). Must be 3 consecutive hunting days; no Sunday hunting |
$46.00 |
| Nonresident Youth License (under age 12) to hunt statewide |
$13.00 |
| Nonresident Youth License (ages 12-15) to hunt statewide |
$16.00 |
| Nonresident Youth Combination License (under 16 years old) to hunt statewide; includes hunting license, bear, deer, turkey license, archery license, crossbow license, and muzzleloading license |
$31.00 |
| Nonresident Lifetime License to hunt (16 years or older) Available only through Richmond Office. Annual deer, bear, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps or permits are required in addition to this license |
$505.00 |
One or more of the following may be required in addition to the nonresident hunting license.
| License, Permit or Stamp |
Fee |
| Nonresident Bear, Deer, Turkey License to hunt bear, deer and turkey statewide, required in addition to hunting license or lifetime license. Valid July 1 through June 30. |
| Age 16 years or older |
$66.00 |
| Age 12-15 years old |
$16.00 |
| Under 12 years old |
$13.00 |
|
| Nonresident Archery License to hunt statewide during archery season |
$31.00 |
| Nonresident Crossbow License to hunt statewide during archery season |
$31.00 |
| Nonresident Muzzleloading License to hunt during the muzzleloader season |
$31.00 |
| Nonresident Shooting Preserve (to hunt within the boundaries of a licensed shooting preserve, in lieu of other required licenses) |
$18.00 |
| Nonresident Bonus Deer Permit (2 antlerless tags) See page 31 |
$31.00 |
| Nonresident County Damage Stamp to hunt deer and bear in Smyth County, in addition to other licenses, and sold only by the clerk of the county |
$5.00 |
Trapping Licenses
If you are required to buy a trapping license, one of the following is needed to trap in Virginia. Other licenses or permits may also be required.
| License |
Fee |
| County or City Resident License to trap in county or city of residence |
$16.00 |
| Resident License to trap statewide |
$41.00 |
| Resident Junior License (under 16 years old) to trap statewide |
$11.00 |
| Resident Senior Citizen License (age 65 and over) to trap |
$7.00 |
| Resident Senior Citizen Lifetime License (age 65 or over) to trap; available only through Richmond Office |
$15.00 |
| Service-Connected Totally and Permanently Disabled Veteran Resident Lifetime License to trap; available only through Richmond Office |
$10.00 |
| Totally and Permanently Disabled Resident Special Lifetime License to trap; available only through Richmond Office |
$10.00 |
| Nonresident License to trap |
$156.00 |
Miscellaneous Permits and Stamps
Permits:
| Permit |
Fee |
| National Forest Permit to hunt and trap within National Forests. Not required of residents under the age of 16 to trap; residents 65 and older who possess a valid license to hunt or trap; or holders of a complimentary license to hunt |
$4.00 |
| State Forest Permit to hunt or trap on Appomattox-Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward and Sandy Point State Forests |
$15.00 |
| Public Access Lands for Sportsmen (PALS), see page 16 for more information |
$18.00 |
Stamps:
| Stamp |
Fee |
| Federal Migratory Bird Stamp to take migratory waterfowl, required of persons 16 years of age and over in addition to hunting license and sold at U.S. Post Offices or online at www.duckstamp.com. Valid July 1 - June 30. |
$15.00 |
| Virginia Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Mandatory; required of persons 16 years of age and older, unless license exempt, in addition to hunting license. Valid July 1 - June 30. |
$10.00 |