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Proposed Regulation Amendments Pertaining to Foxhound Training Preserves & Nuisance Species DesignationOn June 10, 2014, the Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries proposed amendments to regulations governing foxhound training preserves and nuisance species designation. A 45-day public comment period on the proposals is open June 25 through August 8, 2014. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries solicits the public's participation in this and all regulatory processes. |
Hunting on Sundays Law Effective July 1, 2014
On March 5, 2014, Governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law Hunting on Sundays. The new law allows hunting on Sundays under certain circumstances. Learn more »
Stocked Trout Fishing: Public Input WantedVDGIF and Virginia Tech's Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation have initiated a process to develop a statewide Stocked Trout Management Plan. This plan, which will attempt to incorporate all stocked trout stakeholders' values, will be similar in scope and purpose to the Virginia Black Bear and White-tailed Deer Management Plans. The Virginia Stocked Trout Management Plan will be designed to provide broad guidance on policies for addressing the complex management challenges and issues related to producing desirable fishing experiences for stocked trout. Learn more » |
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Nuisance & Problem WildlifeAs human populations continue to rise and move into traditional wildlife habitat, human/wildlife contact is becoming more prevalent. Here is some general information and techniques for Virginia property owners when wildlife becomes a problem. Read more » |
“Trout Fishing is Available All Summer!”
The Department's Special Fee Fishing Program for Trout at Big Tumbling Creek, Crooked Creek and Douthat State Park will be ongoing until the end of September. All you need to fish these special areas is a freshwater fishing license and a daily permit which costs $8.00. (A trout license is not required to fish at the fee areas.) Going to a fee area is a great way to "try out" trout fishing! More info »
Links
- Report a Wildlife Violation
- Virginia Fish & Wildlife Information Service (VAFWIS)
- Virginia's Wildlife Action Plan
- Find Game
- VDGIF Fisheries, Wildlife, and Boating Regulations
- Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Buying and Selling Wildlife
- Hunters for the Hungry - You Can Make a Difference
- Drought Conditions in Virginia. Learn What You Can Do to Conserve Water.
News
- Removal of Dam on Appomattox River to Benefit Native Fish in Virginia (7/10/2014)
- Virginia Participating in Operation Dry Water to Raise Awareness of Dangers of Boating Under the Influence (6/23/2014)
- New Hunting Opportunity on Virginia's Eastern Shore (6/6/2014)
- Archive of Press Releases
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