Get your Virginia hunting and fishing licenses at the same counter where you grab bait, snacks, and local advice. Quick, friendly, and done right.
Monday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Required for ages 16+ on public waters.
Funds stocking, ramps, and access.
Virginia license with add‑ons as needed.
We’ll print what you need at the counter.
Visiting? Stay legal for the weekend or a short trip.
Priced higher than resident licenses but quick and easy here.
Avoid fines—enjoy your time on the water or in the woods.
Franklin sits right on the Blackwater River, with the Nottoway nearby — fishing is a big deal here. If you’re 16 or older, you need a valid Virginia fishing license to drop a line in public waters.
Your license isn’t just permission — it’s a contribution to better fishing for everyone.
Fall mornings around Southampton County are filled with the sound of hunters getting ready. If that’s you, you’ll need a Virginia hunting license.
Whether you hunt every season or just a few weekends, we’ll print exactly what you need — fast and easy.
Licenses help keep Virginia’s woods and waters healthy. Your fees support the Department of Wildlife Resources, which manages stocked streams, balanced wildlife populations, safe hunting seasons, and public access for future generations.
Just walk in, tell us what you need, answer a few quick questions, and we’ll print your Virginia hunting or fishing license right away. No online forms, no waiting—plus you can chat with us about what’s biting on the Blackwater or when the next season opens.
Nope. There are no trout waters in Franklin, so you’re all set without one.
No. Children under 16 can fish without a license.
If the pond is stocked by the owner, you don’t need a license. Public rivers and lakes, however, do require one.
You’ll get friendly, local help and the right license the first time. Plus, your purchase supports a long-standing Franklin shop that keeps our outdoor community strong.
Each license sold funds restocking programs, land management, public access points, and trail maintenance—helping ensure healthy habitats and sustainable hunting and fishing for generations to come.
Buying your license at Nate’s means real conversation and local knowledge — not just a receipt in your inbox. You can ask what’s biting on the Blackwater or when squirrel season starts. You’ll leave ready to go, license in hand and local advice in your pocket.
Right in Franklin, perfect for bass and bream
Quieter waters, great for catfish.
Wild, beautiful, worth a wander.
For hunting (with permission).
Swing by Nate’s Bait & Market, and we’ll print your Virginia license while you grab bait and snacks. No fuss, no confusion—just the outdoors waiting on you.
