Bear season in Virginia runs Oct 4 – Nov 14 across 78 Zones.
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA Amelia | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bear Garden | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Survey | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Woods | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Briery Creek | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Brookneal | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Buller | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA C.F. Phelps | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Cavalier | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Chickahominy | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Clinch Mountian | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Lower Accomack | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Mid Accomack | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Upper Accomack | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Copper Creek | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coursey Springs Fish Culture Center | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Crooked Creek | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Dick Cross | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Doe Creek | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Fairystone Farms | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Featherfin | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Flippo-Gentry | Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
+ 53 more
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA Amelia | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bear Garden | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Survey | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Woods | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Briery Creek | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Brookneal | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Buller | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA C.F. Phelps | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Cavalier | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Chickahominy | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Clinch Mountian | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Lower Accomack | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Mid Accomack | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Upper Accomack | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Copper Creek | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coursey Springs Fish Culture Center | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Crooked Creek | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Dick Cross | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Doe Creek | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Fairystone Farms | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Featherfin | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Flippo-Gentry | Muzzleloader | Nov 8 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
+ 53 more
Bear season in Virginia currently runs Oct 4 to Nov 14, across 156 season rows and 78 Zones, split by weapon (Archery, Muzzleloader).
The best Zones for bear in Virginia depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Virginia seasons, public land, and license.