Guide School and Training in Virginia

In Virginia, our research showed the below requirements to become a hunting guide or fishing guide.  Before operating as a guide ensure that you contact your states wildlife agency directly to verify all requirements.

*Always ensure that you and your clients have the necessary hunting and fishing licenses for the game you will be pursuing.

Basic requirements for Fishing Guide Jobs in Virginia:

  • There are no requirements for hunting or freshwater fishing. There is a licensing requirement for saltwater fishing guide. Contact Virginia Marine Resource Commission at 757-247-2200 or http://www.mrc.virginia.gov/

Other Fishing Guide Requirements that May Be Helpful:

  • Driver’s License
  • Good communication skills
  • Well organized
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of clients
  • Willingness to teach others effective fishing techniques
  • Outdoor survival and first aid skills
  • Swimming skills
  • Good physical fitness

Basic requirements for Hunting Guide Jobs in Virginia:

  • There are no requirements for hunting or freshwater fishing. There is a licensing requirement for saltwater fishing guide. Contact Virginia Marine Resource Commission at 757-247-2200 or http://www.mrc.virginia.gov/

Other Hunting Guide Requirements that May Be Helpful:

  • Driver’s License
  • Good communication skills
  • Well organized
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of clients
  • Willingness to teach others effective hunting techniques
  • Outdoor survival and first aid skills
  • Firearm safety skills
  • Good physical fitness 

State Wildlife Agency Contact:

Agency Name: Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

Website: http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/

Phone Number: (508) 389-6300

Email Address: CustomerService@dgif.virginia.gov

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