VDGIF Lands & Facilities Closures and Notices

2012 Virginia General Assembly Legislation

Information on bills related to the Department's mission or that may affect our operations and be of interest to you. Learn more »

Fishing, Wildlife Diversity, and Boating Regulatory Issues Public Comment Period

During the Fishing, Wildlife Diversity, and Boating Regulatory Issues Public Comment Period, February 6 through March 6, 2012, VDGIF is soliciting citizens' comments on regulatory issues, which were developed by staff based in part on recommendations by or concerns from members of the public.

Increased Options, Decreased Costs: Multi-Year License Discount Goes Into Effect January 1, 2012

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) will introduce reduced pricing for resident annual hunting, trapping and freshwater fishing licenses for two-, three- and four-year periods beginning January 1, 2012. Purchasers will save $2 for each additional year over the first since the license price is reduced $1 and the associated $1 license agent fee will be saved. Learn more »

Access Permit Goes Into Effect January 1, 2012

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) will require an Access Permit for visitors to department-owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and public fishing lakes effective January 1, 2012, who are age 17 and older, unless they possess a valid Virginia hunting, freshwater fishing, or trapping license, or a current Virginia boat registration.

	Hunting & Fishing Licenses Give the gift of enjoyment in Virginia's great outdoors!
	Field Dressing, Skinning & Processing Deer DVD Learn how to field dress, skin, and process a deer.
	A Guide to the Frogs and Toads of Virginia A field guide that covers all 27 species of frogs and toads that inhabit Virginia. Includes a complimentary CD of The Calls of Virginia Frogs and Toads.
	Virginia Wildlife Magazine Subscription Virginia Wildlife offers you stories and insight on the natural world, supplied by the state's leading wildlife and outdoor experts.
	2012 Virginia Wildlife Calendar Visually stunning and informative, this calendar highlights many of the most sought after game and fish species in Virginia.
	2011 Limited Edition Virginia Wildlife Collector's Knife Our 2011 Collector's knife has been customized by Buck Knives and features a black bear. The elegant, solid cherry box features a forest scene. Knife and box made in USA.