Notice

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will never ask you to provide, update or verify personal or account information (social security number, PIN, credit or debit card numbers, etc.) through unsolicited e-mail.

If you receive unsolicited or suspicious email from DGIF, please forward the message to CyberSecurity@dgif.virginia.gov


Notice

Starting July 1, 2009

  • Floating Waterfowl Blind licenses are now available. The floating waterfowl blind decal and optional plate will be mailed from the DGIF Richmond office. Please verify that the address on the license is the correct mailing address to ensure prompt delivery.
  • Virginia State Forest Use Permit has been expanded to include fishing, mountain biking and horse back riding in addition to hunting and trapping. All persons ages 16 and older are required to purchase the Use Permit when performing these activities on state forests.
  • VRMC Saltwater Recreational Use Fish Cast Net, Fish Dip Net, Five Crab Pot, Crab Trotline, 300 Ft Gill Net, and Two Eel Pot licenses are available. Saltwater Recreational Use Fish Cast Net, Fish Dip Net, and Two Eel Pot licenses are included in saltwater sport fishing licenses and should only be purchased if the licensee does not hold or intend to buy an Individual Saltwater, Saltwater Boat Sport, Temporary Sport, or combination Fresh/Saltwater Fishing license.
  • Non-Resident Foxhound Training Preserve license has been added for non-residents to hunt within the boundaries of a licensed foxhound training preserve in lieu of other required licenses.
  • Sales of the Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp are reinstated.

Virginia Hunting & Fishing Licenses

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and the Virginia.gov are proud to offer you online hunting and fishing licenses. Purchase licenses online for yourself and for others and receive them via email.

Before you start

  • Only MasterCard and VISA accepted. MasterCard VISA
  • Licenses and Permits are not subject to exchange or return.
  • Your license will be emailed to you. You will be responsible for printing your license(s).
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print your license(s).

Reprint an existing license (For online purchases only - receipt information is required.)

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