Bath County Hunting Party Circa 1890

Bath County is the outdoor sportsman's paradise. The vast woodlands are populated with sure-footed and fast white tail deer, wild turkey, black bear and many other game animals. If you have questions or would like to examine more specific information, please visit www.dgif.virginia.gov or contact the Bath County Clerk's Office at 540-839-7226.

Hunting Hours:

1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset (except for day and night hunting licenses which are available throughout the county)

Hunting & Fishing Fees:

HUNTING   
State License - $29.00 State Resident
Bath County Resident ( in-county hunting only) - $22.00
(Muzzle Loading & Archery is an extra $12.50 each)
$144.50 Non-resident
(Muzzle Loading & Archery is an extra $25.50 each)
NOTE: THESE RATES EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2004 (Currently being updated, please check back)

FISHING
 State License - $29.00 Resident
(Without Trout & National Forest - $13.00)
Bath County Resident, In-County Fishing Only - $21.50
(Without Trout & National Forest - $5.50)
State License - $64.50 Non-Resident
(Without Trout & National Forest - $30.50)
Non-Resident 5-Day Trip without Trout - $6.50
with Trout & National Forest - $40.50
(Special rates for Virginia  Resident Senior citizens) 
NOTE: THESE RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2004 THRU DECEMBER 31, 2004 (Currently being updated, please check back)

For more information, you may contact the Bath County Circuit Court - (540) 839-7226

The Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries has stocked Lake Moomaw with large-mouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, brown trout, and lake run rainbow trout. It is responsible for managing the fisheries and enforcing all fish and game laws within the area.

On Lake Moomaw at Bolar Flat, there is a four lane boat ramp and courtesy dock. There are four additional fisherman access sites located along Virginia Route 603

Fall / Winter Hunting Season (2007-2008)

NOTE: 2008 SEASON DATES WILL NOT BE POSTED UNTIL JULY 1, 2008

            Rifle:

            Deer                                            November 17- December 1
            Squirrel                                       September 1-January 31
            Rabbit                                         November 3-February 14
            Turkey                                        October 27-November 9 and on November 22, then December 10-January 5
            Grouse                                        October 27-February 9
            Bear                                            November 26-January 5

            Archery: 

            Early Special Season-Deer           October 6-November 16
            Late Season-Deer                         December 3-January 5

            Muzzleloader:

            Early Deer                                     November 10-November 16
            Late Deer (Antlered Bucks Only)   December 15-December 29
            Late Deer (all others)                     December 31-January 5

 You may contact the U.S. Forest Service Office in Bath County for additional information at 540-839-2521