Hunting License & Permits Fees
- Resident Hunting Licenses, Permits, and Stamps
- Nonresident Hunting Licenses, Permits, and Stamps
- Trapping Licenses
- Miscellaneous Permits and Stamps
License Fees
The issuance fee is included in the prices below.
Licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase with two exceptions: the Deer, Bear, Turkey License and the Virginia Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp.
Resident Hunting Licenses
| License | Fee | ||||||||||||
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| Sportsman's License (16 years 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 (16 years or older) | $18.00 | ||||||||||||
| County or City Hunting License For county or city of residence only (16 years or older) |
$11.00 | ||||||||||||
| Apprentice Hunting License Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps, or permits are required in addition to this license. Click here for more information. |
$11.00 | ||||||||||||
| Junior Hunting (ages 12 to 15; optional for under 12 years old) | $8.50 | ||||||||||||
| Junior Combination Hunting License (under 16 years old) 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. Available through the Richmond office or by mail. |
$250.00 | ||||||||||||
| 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
Veteran Resident Lifetime License To hunt and freshwater fish (available through the Richmond Office or by mail). |
$10.00 | ||||||||||||
| Totally and Permanently Disabled Resident Special
Lifetime License Available through the Richmond Office or by mail. Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps or permits are required in addition to this hunting license. |
$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 the resident hunting license.
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bear, Deer, Turkey License (age 16 years or 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-June 30 |
$18.00 |
| Junior Bear, Deer, Turkey License Valid July 1-June 30 (under 16 years old) to hunt bear, deer and turkey statewide required in addition to Resident Junior Hunting License. Valid July 1-June 30 | $8.50 |
| Archery License | $18.00 |
| Crossbow License | $18.00 |
| Muzzleloading License | $18.00 |
Nonresident Hunting Licenses
Licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase with two exceptions: the Deer, Bear, Turkey License and the Virginia Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp.
The issuance fee is included in the prices below.
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hunting License (16 years or older) | $86.00 |
| 3-Day Trip License (16 years or older)
Must be 3 consecutive hunting days; no Sunday hunting |
$46.00 |
| Apprentice Hunting License Annual bear, deer, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps, or permits may be required in addition to this license. Click here for more information. |
$21.00 |
| Youth Hunting License (under age 12) | $13.00 |
| Youth Hunting License (ages 12-15) | $16.00 |
| Youth Combination License (under 16 years old) Includes hunting license, bear, deer, turkey license, archery license, crossbow license, and muzzleloading license |
$31.00 |
| Nonresident Lifetime Hunting License Available through the Richmond office or by mail. Annual deer, bear, turkey license and all applicable licenses, stamps or permits are required in addition to this license |
$505.00 |
| Hunting (Shooting) Preserve To hunt within the boundaries of a licensed shooting preserve, in lieu of other required licenses. |
$18.00 |
One or more of the following may be required in addition to the nonresident hunting license.
| License, Permit or Stamp | Fee | ||||||
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| Bear, Deer, Turkey License. Valid July 1 through June 30 |
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| Archery License | $31.00 | ||||||
| Crossbow License | $31.00 | ||||||
| Muzzleloading License | $31.00 |
Trapping Licenses
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 16 years old) | $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 |
| Nonresident Trapping License | $156.00 |
Miscellaneous Permits and Stamps
One or more of the following may be required in addition to a hunting license.
Permits:
| Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Bonus Deer Permit (2 antlerless tags) Click here for more information |
$18.00 |
| Nonresident Bonus Deer Permit (2 antlerless tags) Click here for 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 |
| State Forest Permit To hunt or trap on Appomattox-Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward, Sandy Point and the Channels State Forests. |
$15.00 | Public Access Lands for Sportsmen (PALS) Click here for more information |
$18.00 |
Stamps:
| Stamp | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident County Damage Stamp To hunt deer, elk, and bear in Smyth County. Sold only by the Clerk of the County. Not required of residents 65 years or older who possess a Resident Senior Citizen Annual License. |
$1.00 |
| NonResident County Damage Stamp To hunt deer, elk, and bear in Smyth County. Sold only by the Clerk of the County. |
$5.00 |
| 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 at www.duckstamp.com. 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 |
Virginia Apprentice Hunting License
The new apprentice hunting license serves as a first-time Virginia resident or nonresident hunting license and is good for 2 years.
The license holder must be accompanied and directly supervised by a mentor over 18 who has on his or her person a valid Virginia hunting license. "Accompanied and directly supervised" occurs when a person over 18 maintains a close visual and verbal contact with,provides adequate direction to,and can immediately assume control of the firearm from the apprentice hunter.
The license entitles the holder to a one-time deferral of the hunter education requirement.
The apprentice license does not qualify the holder to purchase a regular hunting license,nor exempt the holder from compliance with Department regulations.
A bear,deer,turkey license and all applicable stamps or permits are required in addition to the apprentice license.
Previous Virginia resident and nonresident hunting license holders may not use an apprentice license.
To learn more about the Virginia Apprentice Hunting License,call (866) 721-6911 or log on to www.HuntFishVA.com.