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.
Issuance fee is included in the prices.
Licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase with three exceptions: the bear, deer, turkey license, the Virginia migratory waterfowl conservation stamp, and the apprentice hunting license.
| License | Fee | ||||||||||||||
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| Sportsman's License (age 16 and older) Includes hunting license, bear, deer, turkey license, archery license, crossbow license, muzzleloading license, freshwater fishing license, and trout license |
$120.00 | ||||||||||||||
| Hunting License (age 16 and older) | $18.00 | ||||||||||||||
| County or City Hunting License (age 16 and older) For county or city of residence only |
$11.00 | ||||||||||||||
| Apprentice Hunting License Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps, or permits are required in addition to this license. See description on page 11. Valid for 2 years from date of purchase. |
$11.00 | ||||||||||||||
| Junior Hunting License (age 12 to 15; optional for under 12 years old) |
$8.50 | ||||||||||||||
| Junior Combination Hunting License (age 12 to 15) Includes hunting license, bear, deer, turkey license, archery license, crossbow license, and muzzleloading license. |
$16.00 | ||||||||||||||
| Junior Lifetime Hunting License (under age 12) 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. Upon proof of completion of a hunter education course or equivalent, the license is transferable to a lifetime hunting license at no additional fee. Available through the Richmond office or by mail. |
$250.00 | ||||||||||||||
| Legacy Hunting License Must be purchased before age 2. See page 11 for more details. Available through the Richmond office or by mail. |
$125.00 | ||||||||||||||
| Lifetime Hunting License Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps, or permits are required in addition to this license. Available through the Richmond office or by mail. |
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| Service-Connected Totally and Permanently Disabled Resident Veteran Lifetime License Includes hunting license, bear, deer, turkey license, archery license, crossbow license, muzzleloading license, and freshwater fishing license. All other applicable licenses, stamps, or permits are required in addition to this license. Available through the Richmond Office or by mail. |
$10.00 | ||||||||||||||
| Totally and Permanently Disabled Resident Special Lifetime License Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps or permits are required in addition to this hunting license. Available through the Richmond Office or by mail. |
$10.00 | ||||||||||||||
| Senior Citizen Hunting License (age 65 and over) 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 a resident hunting license.
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bear, Deer, Turkey License (age 16 and older) 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 through June 30. |
$18.00 |
| Junior Bear, Deer, Turkey License (age 12 to 15) Valid July 1 through June 30. |
$8.50 |
| Archery License | $18.00 |
| Crossbow License | $18.00 |
| Muzzleloading License | $18.00 |
Licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase with three exceptions: the bear, deer, turkey license and the Virginia migratory waterfowl conservation stamp and the apprentice hunting license.
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Non-resident Hunting License (age 16 and older) | $86.00 |
| Non-resident 3-Day Trip License (age 16 and older) Must be 3 consecutive hunting days; no Sunday hunting. |
$46.00 |
| Non-resident Apprentice Hunting License Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps, or permits may be required in addition to this license. See details on this page. Valid for 2 years from date of purchase. |
$21.00 |
| Non-resident Youth Hunting License (under age 12) | $13.00 |
| Non-resident Youth Hunting License (age 12 to 15) | $16.00 |
| Non-resident Youth Combination Hunting License (age 12 to 15) Includes hunting license, bear, deer, turkey license, archery license, crossbow license, and muzzleloading license. |
$31.00 |
| Non-resident Legacy Hunting License Must be purchased before age 2. See details on this page. Available through the Richmond office or by mail. |
$250.00 |
| Non-resident Lifetime Hunting License Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps or permits are required in addition to this license. Available through the Richmond office or by mail. |
$505.00 |
| Hunting (Shooting) Preserve To hunt within the boundaries of a licensed shooting preserve, in lieu of other required licenses. |
$18.00 |
| Foxhound Training Preserve To hunt within the boundaries of a licensed foxhound training preserve, in lieu of other required licenses. |
$18.00 |
One or more of the following may be required in addition to a nonresident hunting license.
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| Non-resident Bear, Deer, Turkey License Valid July 1 through June 30 |
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| Non-resident Archery License | $31.00 | ||||||||
| Non-resident Crossbow License | $31.00 | ||||||||
| Non-resident Muzzleloading License | $31.00 |
One or more of the following is required to trap. Other licenses or permits may also be required.
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| County or City Resident Trapping License For county or city of residence. |
$16.00 |
| Resident Trapping License | $41.00 |
| Resident Junior Trapping License (under age 16) | $11.00 |
| Resident Senior Citizen Trapping License (age 65 and over) | 7.00 |
| Resident Senior Citizen Lifetime Trapping License (age 65 or over) Available through the Richmond Office or by mail. |
$15.00 |
| Service-Connected Totally and Permanently Disabled Veteran Resident Lifetime Trapping License Available through the Richmond Office or by mail. |
$10.00 |
| Totally and Permanently Disabled Resident Special Lifetime Trapping License Available through the Richmond Office or by mail. |
$10.00 |
| Non-resident Trapping License | $156.00 |
One or more of the following may be required in addition to a hunting license.
| Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Bonus Deer Permit (6 antlerless tags) (More information) |
$18.00 |
| Non-resident Bonus Deer Permit (6 antlerless tags) (More information) |
$31.00 |
| 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. |
$4.00 |
| Virginia State Forest Use Permit (age 16 or older) Allows hunting, trapping, fishing, mountain biking, and horse riding. No motorized vehicles on gated roads/trails (open or closed). Sold in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Forestry. |
$16.00 |
| Public Access Lands for Sportsmen (PALS) (More Information |
$18.00 |
| 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. Valid July 1-June 30. |
$15.00 |
| Virginia Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Required of persons 16 years of age and older, unless license exempt. Valid July 1-June 30. |
$10.00 |