Pardon the spelling....and obviously Im not a wildlife agent.
Each state will or may have different laws concerning possession, propgation, importing and or selling of Bobwhite Quail as it is considered a native in many states and in all states it is a creature of Wild-life status. Most agencies limit or restrict individuals from posessing wildlife (unless you pay for a annual license).
As a quick virgina web search I came up with this form which I am sure you will need to pursue.
https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/forms-download/PERM/PERM-014.pdf
If that is the form you are refering to, then it states propogation (incubation and hatching) as well as selling. Its just $12.50 (for a year) so it isnt a big bite on the change purse to be lagit and legal. And with a 12 year old who will certainly want to brag about it (if they hopefully hatch) to the wrong persons/firends/etc? In your best interest.
(Just in case) That form was found on the website :
https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/
and more accurately under the menu link of forms.
https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/forms/
By all means the above are just forms, and there may be other forms as they relate to other rules, regs and guidlines (per situation and species), eg owning,hatching, raising,selling, importing... a widget.... wolly Mamoth elephants, moutain lions, monkeys, bobwhite, fish (which fall under classes of wild life or endagered) LOL.
The best thing to do is Call your local "Regional" wildlife office and inquire about any and all forms, additional rules/fees, etc. Its coming streight from the horses mouth so its concise, more accurate and from your end financialy safer; and they wont stear your wrong as its not thier first rodeo (hopefully). Just tell them your """"future wants and plans""""" to start incubate, hatch, raise, and sell bobwhites and youll probably have the paper in hand before the hatch.
Due to the nature of your situation, the severity of the matter might be a little more relaxed or overlooked, but in any event I would still investigate further if I were you before getting more eggs. Also be aware there may be other issues such as "import license" if the eggs are imported from another state (which is a no no unless you have the permit/approval). Most imports are only approved if the supplier is currently part of the (NPIP) program and has the current "active" NPIP number. Also be sure to ask them about that as well if needed.
https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/forms-download/PERM/PERM-025.pdf Since I dont know if Bobwhites are native or not (to virgina) then I also found this form which may or may not apply.
Like I said, its best to call them, they wont stear you wrong....its their job and most are good guys (until you get at ticket) lol. Just dont stick your (or your sons) foot in your mouth when talking....just to be safe.
Of last thought, you may have one more form (owernship) to consider, but Im betting its covered in the first form (buy, sell, etc). They will be sure to tell you as it means more $$ with every form.
Your lucky, mine was $61.00s
