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Kill Permit Process

If you are experiencing wildlife damage to your crops or residential plants and would like to discuss non-lethal options for damage control, please contact the Wildlife Helpline at 1-855-571-9003 or a DWR wildlife biologist at the regional office that serves your locality.

Deer Damage: If you are experiencing deer damage to your commercial crops or residential plants and would like to have a Kill Permit issued, please contact Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources at (804) 367-1000, Monday–Friday, during business hours, except holidays.

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