Overview
Known For
Great opportunities for deer and black bear hunting
Terrain
Covered in mountains and fertile valleys
Hunting Seasons
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Early Firearm
See regulations for specific counties.
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Sep 27, 2021 | Sep 29, 2021 |
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Firearm 1
See regulations for specific counties.
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Oct 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
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Archery
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Oct 2, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
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Youth Bear
Statewide (Sunday hunting on private lands only) Resident and non resident youth hunters 15 years of age and under or holders of a valid apprentice hunting license.
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Oct 9, 2021 | Oct 10, 2021 |
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Muzzleloader
Statewide in all areas where hunting with a muzzleloading rifle is permitted.
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Nov 6, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
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Firearm 2
See regulations for specific counties.
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Nov 22, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
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Firearm 4
See regulations for specific counties.
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Nov 29, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
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Firearm 3
See regulations for specific counties.
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Nov 29, 2021 | Dec 18, 2022 |
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Archery
Bag limit 2.
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Oct 2, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 |
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Firearm
Bag limit 2.
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Nov 1, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
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General
No closed season
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Jan 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
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Archery Urban 1
See regulations for open areas.
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Sep 4, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
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Firearm 4
See regulations for select counties.
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Oct 1, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 |
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Early Archery
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Oct 2, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
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Early Muzzleloader
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Oct 30, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
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Firearm 3
See regulations for select counties.
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Nov 13, 2021 | Dec 11, 2021 |
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Firearm 2
See regulations for select counties.
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Nov 13, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
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Firearm 1
See regulations for select counties.
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Nov 13, 2021 | Nov 27, 2021 |
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Late Archery
Late seasons start and end dates vary by location.
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Nov 28, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
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Late Muzzleloader E
East of the blue ridge. Either sex. See regulations for certain counties.
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Dec 11, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
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Late Muzzleloader W
West of the blue ridge. Either sex. See regulations for certain counties.
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Dec 11, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
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Archery Urban 2
See regulations for open areas.
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Jan 2, 2022 | Mar 27, 2022 |
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1st Segment
Bag limit 15 per day.
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Sep 4, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 |
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2nd Segment
Bag limit 15 per day.
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Nov 20, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
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3rd Segment
Bag limit 15 per day.
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Dec 22, 2021 | Jan 17, 2022 |
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Teal 1
East of I-95
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Sep 17, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
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Teal 2
Wests of I-95
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Sep 21, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 |
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1st Segment
Bag limit 6 per day. (Black Duck closed)
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Oct 8, 2021 | Oct 11, 2021 |
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Youth/Veteran 1
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Oct 23, 2021 | Oct 23, 2021 |
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2nd Segment
Bag limit 6 per day.
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Nov 17, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
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3rd Segment
Bag limit 6 per day.
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Dec 18, 2021 | Jan 30, 2022 |
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Youth Veteran 2
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Feb 5, 2022 | Feb 5, 2022 |
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Firearm 4
See regulations for select counties.
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Oct 1, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 |
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Early Archery
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Oct 3, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 |
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Early Muzzleloader
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Oct 31, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 |
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Firearm 1
See regulations for select counties.
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Nov 14, 2020 | Nov 28, 2020 |
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Firearm 3
See regulations for select counties.
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Nov 14, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 |
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Firearm 2
See regulations for select counties.
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Nov 14, 2020 | Jan 2, 2021 |
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Late Archery
Late seasons start dates vary by location.
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Nov 29, 2020 | Jan 2, 2021 |
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Late Muzzleloader W
West of the blue ridge.
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Dec 12, 2020 | Jan 2, 2021 |
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Late Muzzleloader E
East of the blue ridge.
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Dec 12, 2020 | Jan 2, 2021 |
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Firearm
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Nov 1, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
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Canada Goose
Bag limit 10 per day.
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Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 25, 2021 |
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Light
Bag limit 25 per day.
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Oct 17, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
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Canada & White-fronted 5
Bag limit 3 per day. Southern James Bay Zone.
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Nov 17, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
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Canada & White-fronted 3.
Bag limit 5 per day.Resident Zone
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Nov 17, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
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Atlantic Brant 1
Bag limit 2 per day. Atlantic Zone.
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Nov 23, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
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Canada & White-fronted 7
Bag limit 5 per day. Southern James Bay Zone.
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Dec 18, 2021 | Feb 15, 2022 |
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Canada & White-fronted 4
Bag limit 5 per day.Resident Zone
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Dec 18, 2021 | Feb 23, 2022 |
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Canada & White-fronted 1.
Bag limit 1 per day. Atlantic Zone.
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Dec 18, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
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Canada & White-fronted 6
Bag limit 3 per day. Southern James Bay Zone.
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Dec 18, 2021 | Jan 15, 2022 |
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Atlantic Brant 2
Bag limit 2 per day. Atlantic Zone.
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Dec 18, 2021 | Jan 30, 2022 |
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Canada & White-fronted 2.
Bag limit 1 per day. Atlantic Zone.
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Jan 15, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 |
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Light Goose Conservation Season
No daily or possession limit.
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Feb 1, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 |
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General
Bag limit 3 per day. West of I-95.
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Oct 23, 2021 | Feb 12, 2022 |
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General
No limit.
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Nov 6, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
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General
Bag limit 6 per day.
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Nov 6, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
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General
Bag limit 6 per day.
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Oct 30, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
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Fall Archery
One per day, either sex may be taken.
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Oct 2, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
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Youth Fall Turkey
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Oct 9, 2021 | Oct 10, 2021 |
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Fall Firearm 1
One per day, either sex may be taken. (See regulations for additional dates in certain counties).
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Oct 16, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 |
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Fall Firearm 2
One per day, either sex may be taken. (See regulations for additional dates in certain counties).
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Nov 24, 2021 | Nov 25, 2021 |
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Fall Firearm 4
One per day, either sex may be taken. (See regulations for additional dates in certain counties).
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Nov 29, 2021 | Dec 25, 2021 |
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Fall Firearm 3
One per day, either sex may be taken. (See regulations for additional dates in certain counties).
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Nov 29, 2021 | Dec 11, 2021 |
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Fall Firearm 5
One per day, either sex may be taken. (See regulations for additional dates in certain counties).
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Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 22, 2022 |
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Youth Spring
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Apr 2, 2022 | Apr 3, 2022 |
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Spring 1
One per day, bearded turkeys only. Open until 12 noon each day.
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Apr 9, 2022 | Apr 24, 2022 |
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Spring 2
One per day, bearded turkeys only. Open until sunset each day.
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Apr 25, 2022 | May 14, 2022 |
Licenses, Permits and Regulations
Hunting licenses, permits and regulations can be purchased on the official web site of Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
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