2013 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Watercraft Owner's Guide

2013 Fishing Regs & WOG 11-15-12_Layout 1 11/16/12 1:01 PM Page 6• Any Indian who “habitually” resides on an Indian reservationor a member of the Virginia recognized tribes whoresides in the Commonwealth is not required to have afreshwater license; however, such Indian must have on hisperson an identification card or paper signed by the chiefof his tribe, a valid tribal identification card, written confirmationthrough a central tribal registry, or certificationfrom a tribal office. However, a saltwater fishing license isrequired.• Stockholders owning 50 percent or more of the stock ofany domestic corporation owning land in Virginia, his orher spouse and children and minor grandchildren, residentor nonresident, to hunt, trap and fish within theboundaries of lands and inlands waters owned by thedomestic corporation.• Persons 65 years of age or older do not need a saltwaterlicense.• Any person not fishing but aiding a disabled license holder.Legacy Fishing or Hunting Licenses• Issued only to an individual who is younger than two yearsof age and is valid for the lifetime of the license holder regardlessof any change in that person’s status as a residentor nonresident.• Legacy hunting license is valid until the individual’s twelfthbirthday. Upon proof of completion of a hunter educationcourse or equivalent, this license is transferable to a lifetimehunting license at no additional charge.• The Legacy fishing or hunting license is available by applicationthrough the Richmond office or by mail. The cost is$125 for resident children and $250 for nonresident children.Lifetime LicensesResident and nonresident lifetime licenses are purchased byan application and require supporting documentation of age,residency and/or disability. They are issued only through theRichmond office. Retail license agents cannot issue theselicenses. Applications can be submitted in person at the Richmondoffice or mailed in. License applications can be obtainedby calling customer service at 1-866-721-6911 or found on theDepartment’s website at www.HuntFishVA.com.Replacement LicenseIf you purchased a license from a retail license agent, such asa sporting goods store, you can request a replacement at anyretail license agent.If you purchased a license online, by phone, by mail, orfrom the Richmond office you will need to request a replacementfrom customer service at 1-866-721-6911.Tidal Boat LicenseThe tidal boat license is a new type of boat license that becameavailable 7/1/11. This entitles a registered boat ownerlisted as the licensee to an individual fishing license valid forALL Virginia freshwater and saltwater, which would includefishing from shore. In addition, when the boat owner/licenseeis aboard any of their own registered boats while fishing inVirginia tidal waters only, they and their passengers may fishwithout additional license (unlicensed passengers do howeverhave to comply with FIP registration requirements).Where to Obtain a License✦ Online: www.HuntFishVA.com. Select the license(s),pay with your VISA or MasterCard, and print yourlicense(s) after you pay.✦ In Person: Sold by some clerks of the Circuit Court andhundreds of sporting goods stores around the state.✦ By Phone: Customer Service 1-866-721-6911,during regular business hours.License Fees The issuance fee is included in the prices below.Fishing licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase.RESIDENT FEESSportsman’s License (16 years or older).............................$133.00Includes hunting license, bear deer turkey license (valid July 1–June 30), archery license,crossbow license, muzzleloader license,freshwater fishing license and trout licenseCounty/City Resident Freshwater Fishing* .........................$16.00(For county or city of residence only)Resident State Freshwater Fishing * ...................................$23.00Resident State Fresh/Saltwater Fishing* ............................$40.00South Holston Reservoir Fishing License ............................$21.00(Allows fishing in both Tennessee and Virginia waters ofSouth Holston Reservoir)Resident 5-Day Freshwater Fishing ....................................$14.00(5 consecutive days) Not valid in designated stocked trout watersResident 5-Day Fresh/Saltwater Fishing .............................$24.00(5 consecutive days) Not valid in designated stocked trout watersResident Tidal Boat Sport Fishing (see page 6) ..................$126.00Resident 65 and over annual Freshwater Fishing* ................$9.00Resident Trout Fishing (October 1–June 15) ........................$23.00Required in addition to other resident licenses if fishing instocked waters.Resident Legacy Lifetime Freshwater Fishing License ........$125.00Must be purchased before age 2. See page 6 for more details.Mail in application available through the Richmond Office.Resident Lifetime Freshwater Fish * (A valid trout fishing license isalso required to fish in stocked trout waters.)or Resident Lifetime Trout Fishing (A valid resident fishing licenseis also required.)Mail in application available through the Richmond Office.Age up to age 44 ............................................................$260.00Age 45-50......................................................................$210.00Age 51-55......................................................................$160.00Age 56-60......................................................................$110.00Age 61-64........................................................................$60.00Age 65 and over...............................................................$20.00* A valid trout license (annual or lifetime) is required in addition toother resident licenses only if you are fishing in designated stockedtrout waters (October 1–June 15).6