Anglers beware: DGIF issues advisory on websites claiming to sell Virginia fishing licenses

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) has issued an advisory to the public about websites claiming to sell Virginia fishing licenses.

DGIF reminds anglers that http://www.GoOutdoorsVA.com and www.dgif.virginia.gov are the only official websites where Virginia fishing and hunting licenses and permits can be purchased.

Anglers who have a smart phone can access the http://www.Go Outdoors Virginia mobile app for license purchases.

DGIF said in a news release that on some of the sites it is aware of customers have reported completing transactions believing they were buying a license or permit, when, in fact, they purchased an informational guide.

View hunting and fishing digests online or pick up a copy wherever licenses are sold.

To see a list of all license vendors, check the DGIF website at https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses/

If you need more information, call DGIF at 804-367-1000 or for general questions go to http://www.dgifweb@dgif.virginia.gov