Department of Game & Inland Fisheries (403)
Mission
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries mission is to manage Virginia's wildlife and inland fish to maintain optimum populations of all species to serve the needs of the Commonwealth; to provide opportunity for all to enjoy wildlife, inland fish, boating and related outdoor recreation; to promote safety for persons and property in connection with boating, hunting and fishing.
Strategic Plan
Last modified: 10/30/2009
Last modified: 10/30/2009
Budget Summary
| Dollars | Positions | |||
| Biennium | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| 2008-2010 | $52,173,376 | $52,173,376 | 496 | 496 |
| 2006-2008 | $49,679,502 | $49,169,502 | 493 | 496 |
| 2004-2006 | $44,947,917 | $45,426,517 | 472 | 487 |
There are 4 capital projects for this agency in Chapter 781, 2009 Acts of the Assembly.
Source: DPB's VABUD database - More Budget Info
Performance Measures
| Measure | |
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Acres of land conserved and protectedin the Commonwealth. |
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Customer satisfaction survey of hunting and freshwater angling licenses holders. |
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Customer satisfaction survey of registered boat owners. |


