State Permit is Required
A state permit is required and takes about 10 days to process. The permit
is good for the year, expiring on December 31.
A State of VA permit form can be obtained online at: https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/forms-download/PERM/PERM-001.pdf or call Game and Fish at 804-367-6913 for a mailed copy. We can assist you in completing any State permit application, and provide consultations on size, quantity or other
information required to meet your needs.
On your permit application,
you must specify the type of weed, the size of the pond, the Supplier (Bybrook Hatchery) and the size of the fish
(usually 10-12 inches) you are ordering.
This application can be faxed or emailed with credit card info or mailed with a
check for $10:
Their address is:
Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
PO Box 90778
7870 Villa Park Dr. Suite 400
Henrico, VA 23233-6510
Royal,
Janita (janita.royal@dgif.virginia.gov)
(804) 367-6913 phone,
(804) 367-2427 FAX
SAMPLE OF PERMIT CONTENT
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND INLAND FISHERIES EXOTIC SPECIES
APPLICATION/PERMIT TO IMPORT CERTIFIED TRIPLOID GRASS CARP FOR AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL IN PRIVATE PONDS (16 - CARP) (Under
Authority of 4 VAC 15-30-40 and §29.1-542 of the Code of Virginia) Permit Period is January 1st through December 31st
(or part thereof) *Indicates a required field (the first two pages of application must be completed by the applicant for authorization
approval) Nonrefundable Application Fee: $10.00 ____Mr. ____Mrs. ____Ms. ____Miss. *Name of Applicant ___________________________________
*Phone Number #____________________ (Must be an individual not a company or organization – company or organization may
be listed in addition to the individual) *Mailing Address *_________________ * ________ * ________ *Email ___________________________________________
City State Zip Date of Birth Last 4 of SSN Driver’s Lic# Address of Pond To Be Stocked: (Must provide physical address
if different from mailing address) *Address ______________________________________________________________________________
*_________________ ________ ________ * City State Zip County Name of Stream(s) That Flow Into The Pond _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________ *Triploid Grass Carp Supplier____________________________________________________________________
(Only VDGIF approved suppliers may be used see below or at (https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/private-pondmanagement/triploid-grass-carp-stocking-for-aquatic-vegetation-control/)
What Degree of Aquatic Plant Infestation Can Be Found in Your Pond? Check One. (____Slight <30%; ____ Moderate 30-60%;
____ Heavy >60%) Type(s) of Aquatic Plant Found in Pond ____________________________________________________________ Primary
Use of Pond___________________________________________________________________________ 10/22/2018