Virginia Hunting License, Tags & Hunter Education

Resident, non-resident, senior, youth, and lifetime hunting fees, tags and stamps, trapping licenses, and hunter safety requirements for Virginia. Checked 2026-11-12.

Hunting Licenses (4)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
One-Year Resident Hunting License	Resident	$28.00	age 16 or older Two-year $54; three-year $80; four-year $106; 3-day trip $17; junior 12 to 15 $8.50	Official page
Nonresident Hunting License	Non-resident	$136.00	age 16 or older Nonresident 3-day trip $75; nonresident youth under 12 $13; youth 12 to 15 $16	Official page
Resident Lifetime Hunting License (through 44 years)	Resident	$270.00	age at purchase through 44 Age bands: 45-50 $220; 51-55 $170; 56-60 $120; 61-64 $70; 65+ $30; junior under 12 $260; infant $130	Official page
Nonresident Lifetime Hunting License	Non-resident	$630.00	age not stated Nonresident infant lifetime $275	Official page

Tags, Stamps & Permits (9)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Resident Deer and Turkey Hunting License	Resident	$28.00	age 16 or older Junior 12-15 under 16 resident $8.50; nonresident deer and turkey 16+ $136; 12-15 $16; under 12 $13	Official page
Nonresident Deer and Turkey Hunting License	Non-resident	$136.00	age 16 or older Nonresident 12-15 $16; under 12 $13	Official page
Resident Bear Hunting License	Resident	$26.00	resident Nonresident bear $176	Official page
Nonresident Bear Hunting License	Non-resident	$176.00	non-resident	Official page
Resident Archery License	Resident	$23.00	resident Nonresident archery $46	Official page
Resident Muzzleloading License	Resident	$23.00	resident Nonresident muzzleloading $46	Official page
Resident Bonus Deer Permit	Resident	$18.00	resident Nonresident bonus deer $31	Official page
Virginia Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp	Resident & Non-resident	$15.00	age not stated Federal Duck Stamp listed separately on DWR waterfowl page; HIP authorization also required	Official page
Resident Elk Hunt Lottery Application	Resident	$20.00	resident Nonresident elk lottery application $25; special elk licence resident $41 and nonresident $401	Official page

Trapping Licenses (3)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
One-Year Resident Trapping License	Resident	$51.00	age 16 or older Two-year $100; three-year $149; four-year $198; county or city $26	Official page
Resident Junior Trapping License	Resident	$11.00	under 16 Accompanied by adult with valid Virginia trapping licence (see exemption)	Official page
Nonresident Trapping License	Non-resident	$256.00	age not stated	Official page

Hunter Education Requirements (1)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Hunter Education Certificate	Resident & Non-resident	Not shown	Required before buying a hunting licence if aged 12-15 or never previously bought a regular hunting licence; under 12 must be supervised by a licensed adult; apprentice licence available without course Online course at Hunter-Ed.com/Virginia (fee not shown on page read); replacement card $10; Virginia accepts all states and countries hunter education credentials	Official page

Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (5)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Resident Senior Citizen Annual Hunting License	Resident	$9.00	age 65 or older Resident senior fishing licence $9.00 (65+); senior lifetime trapping $30	Official page
Resident Freshwater Fish 65+	Resident	$9.00	age 65 or older	Official page
Service-Connected Totally and Permanently Disabled Veteran Resident Lifetime (hunt and freshwater fish)	Resident	Free ($0.00)	service-connected disability rated 30 percent or more Lifetime licence; DWR says veteran discount is based on VA rating	Official page
Totally and Permanently Disabled Resident Special Lifetime (hunt or freshwater fish)	Resident	$15.00	totally and permanently disabled residents Trapping equivalent $15	Official page
Nonresident Annual Hunting Licence for Totally and Permanently Disabled Veterans	Non-resident	$28.50	totally and permanently disabled veteran Nonresident annual fishing for disabled veterans $12.50	Official page

Next steps for Virginia hunters

Check official Virginia season dates before heading out, and stock up on tags/gear from licensed outfitters (Sportsman's Warehouse / Amazon Associates placeholder).

Also see: Virginia Fishing Licenses →