Deer season in Virginia runs Oct 4 – Nov 29 across 78 Zones.
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA Amelia | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bear Garden | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Survey | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Woods | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Briery Creek | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Brookneal | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Buller | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA C.F. Phelps | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Cavalier | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Chickahominy | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Clinch Mountian | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Lower Accomack | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Mid Accomack | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Upper Accomack | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Copper Creek | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coursey Springs Fish Culture Center | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Crooked Creek | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Dick Cross | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Doe Creek | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Fairystone Farms | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Featherfin | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Flippo-Gentry | Early Archery | Oct 4 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
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| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA Amelia | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bear Garden | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Survey | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Woods | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Briery Creek | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Brookneal | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Buller | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA C.F. Phelps | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Cavalier | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Chickahominy | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Clinch Mountian | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Lower Accomack | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Mid Accomack | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Upper Accomack | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Copper Creek | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coursey Springs Fish Culture Center | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Crooked Creek | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Dick Cross | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Doe Creek | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Fairystone Farms | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Featherfin | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMA Flippo-Gentry | Early Muzzleloader | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
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| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMA Amelia | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Arch of the Nottoway | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Balthrope Marsh | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Bear Garden | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Survey | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Big Woods | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Briery Creek | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Brookneal | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Buller | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA C.F. Phelps | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Cavalier | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Chickahominy | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Clinch Mountian | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Lower Accomack | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Mid Accomack | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coastal Forest - Upper Accomack | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Copper Creek | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Coursey Springs Fish Culture Center | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Crooked Creek | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Dick Cross | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Doe Creek | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Fairystone Farms | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Featherfin | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| WMA Flippo-Gentry | General | Nov 15 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
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Deer season in Virginia currently runs Oct 4 to Nov 29, across 234 season rows and 78 Zones, split by weapon (Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle).
The best Zones for deer 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.