TAX & LICENSE / HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES

VIRGINIA

Virginia is known for its premier hunting and fishing opportunities, both freshwater and saltwater. Thousands of miles of streams and impoundment’s are stocked each year with fish that include striped bass, walleye, channel catfish, trout, northern pike and largemouth bass. Hunters will find an abundance of game as well. Bear, deer and turkeys are major big-game prey, although squirrel, grouse, rabbit, pheasant, waterfowl and quail are also popular.

Virginia requires valid hunting and fishing licenses, which are both regulated by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries or VDGIF. The department sets hunting seasons, bag limits, and license fees according to residency, the type of license and the duration of the license.
The VDGIF provides hunting information in two publications: Virginia Hunting Guide and Hunting and Trapping in Virginia. The VDGIF also distributes information on fishing licenses, fishing
reg­­ulations, and a freshwater fishing guide.

For details, guides and current license fees, contact the VDGIF directly at:

Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries
804-367-1000
www.dgif.virginia.gov

Region I Charles City
804-829-6580
www.dgif.virginia.gov

Boating Education
E-mail contact only
www.dgif.virginia.gov

 

NORTH CAROLINA

Hunting and fishing licenses are available through sporting good stores or retailers that sell outdoor equipment. Licenses can also be purchased online at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission website or by phone using a credit card:

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
919-707-0010
www.ncwildlife.org

License Information
888-248-6834
www.ncwildlife.org

Inland Fisheries Division
919-707-0220
www.ncwildlife.org

Wildlife Management Division
919-707-0050
www.ncwildlife.org