Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

Be sure and visit the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries booths where Conservation Police Officers and Wildlife Biologists will be on hand to answer all your hunting, fishing and wildlife information questions. You can purchase your hunting and fishing licenses, or the new 2010 Virginia Wildlife Calendar. Get your free copy of the new 2009-2010 Hunting Regulations & Information booklet featuring descriptions of new regulations and opportunities to enhance your hunting experience. The booklet provides details on popular programs like the Apprentice License, Earn-A-Buck, expanded muzzle loading seasons, telecheck and special youth Fall turkey and deer seasons. For the latest in outdoor news, events and regulation changes, you can subscribe free to the electronic Outdoor Report sent to your email address twice each month.

With record deer and bear harvests last year, there are bountiful opportunities for pursuing big game, small game, waterfowl and trapping. Sportsmen and landowners can get information on habitat improvement and the new quail restoration program. Hunter Education Instructors will have demonstrations on safe firearms handling, tree stand use and safety reminders for all hunters. Complementary Work Force volunteers will show opportunities for volunteers to work side by side with professional staff in a variety of projects. The Department and partner organizations will have displays featuring specialized, innovative equipment, and opportunities for persons with disabilities and training in outdoor skills. Visit HuntFishVA.com for more information on Department programs and hunting opportunities.