Deer Oct 4–Nov 29. Turkey Oct 4–May 16. Bear Oct 4–Nov 14.
Virginia hunting seasons cover 624 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Black Bear and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the Virginia wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA Amelia | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Amelia | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Amelia | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMA Bear Garden | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Bear Garden | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Bear Garden | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMA Big Survey | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Big Survey | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Big Survey | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMA Big Woods | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Big Woods | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Big Woods | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMA Briery Creek | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Briery Creek | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Briery Creek | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — |
| WMA Brookneal | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Brookneal | Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Brookneal | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — |
+ 210 more Deer seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA Amelia | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Amelia | Shotgun | Oct 18 — Nov 8 | — | — |
| WMA Amelia | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 16 | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Shotgun | Oct 18 — Nov 8 | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Shotgun | Apr 11 — May 16 | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Shotgun | Oct 18 — Nov 8 | — | — |
+ 226 more Turkey seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA Amelia | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Amelia | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Bear Garden | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMA Bear Garden | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — |
+ 148 more Bear seasons
Virginia hunting season currently spans Oct 4 to Nov 29 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by zone and weapon. This page lists 624 Virginia season dates.
Virginia offers hunting for 3 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Black Bear and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Virginia on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Virginia public land, license, and regulations.