Virginia Board Approves ‘Last Resort’ Fee Increases for Hunting, Fishing, Trapping Licenses

Va. wildlife agency raises fishing, hunting license fees to repay $6.9M loan

"If we didn't get that $6.9 million dollar loan, we couldn't pay our bills. Period. Not even close, not even get anywhere near," said Department of Wildlife Resources Board Vice Chair Marley “Woody” Woodall.

Virginia board approves ‘last resort’ fee increases for hunting, fishing, trapping licenses

The Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources voted 6-4 on Thursday to approve fee increases for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for the first time in 14 years. License prices were raised by the maximum amount required by law — roughly $5 to $20 depending on the package — for Virginia residents. Higher price hikes up to $50 will apply to nonresidents. They will take effect on Oct. 1. The Department of Wildlife Resources offers dozens of differ…

Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources approves fee increases and wildlife and boating regulations

~Stocked Trout Management Plan also endorsed~ RICHMOND, VA – At its regularly scheduled August meeting, the Board of Wildlife Resources approved several wildlife, fisheries, and boating regulations. In addition, the board approved increases to certain fees related to hunting, fishing, trapping, and boating and a new fee for primitive camping […]