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Virginia Hunting License (2026)
Restricted: Virginia requires a hunting license, and hunter education is mandatory for hunters age 12-15 or anyone who has never held a regular hunting license.
RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026
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Official source: dwr.virginia.gov →
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