Virginia features diverse hunting from the Shenandoah Valley to the Tidewater coast, with abundant white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, and waterfowl across national forests and wildlife management areas.
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
+ 150 more Bear seasons
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
+ 38 more Deer seasons
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Virginia Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Virginia on our interactive hunting map.
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