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

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

The financially struggling Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources plans to raise fishing and hunting fees in order to pay back a $6.9 million loan from the state.

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…

Fee Increases for Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, Boating

RICHMOND, VA – At its regularly scheduled August meeting, the Board of Wildlife Resources approved several wildlife, fisheries, and boating regulations. In addition, the board […] The post Fee Increases for Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, Boating appeared first on NRVNews.

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 […]