Virginia DGIF & Contacts

Federal Electronic or “E-Stamp” Duck Stamp Program

A Federal Duck Stamp is required for all persons 16 years and older in order to hunt waterfowl. A convenient online option is available whereby hunters can obtain an E-stamp for. The electronic Federal Duck Stamp is valid through June 30, 2025. Your physical stamp will be sent to your designated mailing address after March 10, 2025. Waterfowl hunters can still purchase their Federal Duck Stamp at some U.S. Post Offices.

To obtain the Federal Migratory Duck E-Stamp go to the Department’s website (www.gooutdoorsvirginia.com) and click on hunting and fishing licenses or visit one of over 800 license agents throughout the Commonwealth.

Virginia Wildlife Crime Line

Since its inception in October 1986, the Virginia Wildlife Crime Line has become a valuable tool in the enforcement of the Commonwealth’s game, fish, and boat laws. As awareness of this program increases, so do the number of calls to report violations. The program has generated thousands of reported wildlife crime tips that have resulted in over a thousand arrests and over $80,000 in approved rewards. Reward payments are approved and funded through the Virginia Sportsman Reward Fund, Inc. Their mission is to promote the enforcement of hunting, fishing, and boating laws in Virginia by supporting the Wildlife Crime Line in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. You can help support this effort by sending a tax-deductible donation to: Virginia Wildlife Crime Line, P.O. Box 90778, Henrico, VA 23228-0778.

Report a Wildlife Crime

If you know someone who kills wildlife out of season or over the game limit, help the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources catch the individual and stop others from following that path. If you observe a violation, call the toll-free Virginia Wildlife Crime Line number at (800) 237-5712, e-mail [email protected], or text DWRTIP plus your tip to 847411.

Training Dogs on Military Bases

Fort Walker (formerly Fort AP Hill), Fort Barfoot (formerly Fort Picket), and Marine Corps Base Quantico provide hunting dog training opportunities. See each installation’s iSportsman website below for details on access procedures and rules and regulations for hunting dog training on base.

Fort Walker: https://walker.isportsman.net/

Fort Barfoot: https://barfoot.isportsman.net/

Marine Corps Base Quantico: https://quantico.isportsman.net

Landowners Wanted

Quail Management Assistance Program

www.virginiawildlife.gov/quail/get-involved/qmap

Spotted Skunk Information Needed

Our Department would like to know if you have seen the animal in this photograph. The Eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius), is one of two species of skunks found in Virginia. Most people are familiar with the common striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) that is statewide in distribution. The spotted skunk, however, is lesser known and generally found only in the western portion of the state. They are small, slender animals, usually not much larger than a squirrel (1 to 2½ pounds) and noticeably smaller than most striped skunks. The glossy black fur has four to six broken white stripes along the back and sides that resemble “spots.” The tail usually has a white tip and the head often has an inverted triangular white patch above the nose. The status of spotted skunks in Virginia is largely unknown, but populations are believed to have declined precipitously during the last half of the 20th century. Please note that it is illegal to shoot or trap spotted skunks (unless they are causing damage) and their pelts may not be sold. If you have information regarding occurrences of spotted skunks in Virginia, particularly trail camera photos or other verifiable evidence, please enter your information at virginiawildlife.gov/report-rare-animals. For more information contact Leah Card ([email protected]).