Out of state deer hunting in private property

[HokieKev]

Hi All,

Last year I got my Maryland hunting license (via an online Texas hunting license test) but I ran out of time before I could really get my act together and locate a good place to hunt.

I have recently had an offer from a private property owner to hunt a 27 acre property in Virginia. However, I am a Maryland resident. This is ironic since I spent most of my life growing up in Virginia...

Do I need a Virginia hunting license to hunt on private property in Virginia if I am a Maryland resident?

I am hoping to scout out the location late summer or early fall. I was toying with the idea of getting in there and trying to set up some kind of semi-permanent deer stand in advance of the hunting season... though I have absolutely no experience doing this. Any tips or suggestions appreciated.

 

[HokieKev]

Hi All,

Last year I got my Maryland hunting license (via an online Texas hunting license test) but I ran out of time before I could really get my act together and locate a good place to hunt.

I have recently had an offer from a private property owner to hunt a 27 acre property in Virginia. However, I am a Maryland resident. This is ironic since I spent most of my life growing up in Virginia...

Do I need a Virginia hunting license to hunt on private property in Virginia if I am a Maryland resident?

I am hoping to scout out the location late summer or early fall. I was toying with the idea of getting in there and trying to set up some kind of semi-permanent deer stand in advance of the hunting season... though I have absolutely no experience doing this. Any tips or suggestions appreciated.

One additional thing - the property owner allows bow hunting only - that should make it more of a challenge ;-)

 

[Franklin]

Yep you need a non resident license. I think you have to purchase the small game and pay the additional couple dollars for the deer stamp.

 

[rgramjet]

I live in MD but belong to a hunt club in VA. Ended up getting the lifetime non resident license for $500. Its usually around $110/year (iirc) so it paid for itself already. The Big Game stamp is around $80 in addition to the regular hunting license.

 

[HokieKev]

I live in MD but belong to a hunt club in VA. Ended up getting the lifetime non resident license for $500. Its usually around $110/year (iirc) so it paid for itself already. The Big Game stamp is around $80 in addition to the regular hunting license.

I am thinking about doing the same thing and getting the lifetime non resident license. I grew up around Richmond and know as many people in VA as MD. My parents and my wife's parents live in VA - so if I have the chance to hunt on private property it will likely come from a "friend of a friend" of one of my close relatives - and will likely be in VA.