Can the license be purchased for the upcoming spring gobbler season?
A. The effective date is July 1, 2008, so it won’t make the 2008 spring gobbler season; however, it will be available well ahead of the fall hunting seasons. Q. Where can you buy an apprentice license? A. Anywhere that you can buy a regular hunting license. That includes online at dgif.virginia.gov, by phone, 1 866-721-6911 or at any of the more than 500 license agents across the state, including Wal-Mart stores. Q. How much does it cost? A. For residents, it is $10; nonresidents $20. Q. Is that a discount from a regular license? A. Yes, the cost of a basic license for residents is $18 and for nonresidents is $86, so this is particularly a good deal for nonresidents. In addition, the apprentice license is valid for two years, while the basic hunting license is valid for one year. Q. Must the apprentice license holder buy any other type licenses? A. The apprentice license covers small game, such as squirrels and rabbits. If the apprentice license holder wants to hunt deer, turkey or bea
