Welcome to the Virginia Hunting Seasons page. Updated US Hunting Seasons for 2024-2023.
As part of our comprehensive guide to US Hunting Seasons By State on this page you will find out “When Is Hunting Season for Virginia?”
There is also general information on the different hunting seasons for various wild game species. You will find links to the relevant State Authority to ensure you have all the correct legal obligations in place before you start your hunt.
The Virginia hunting season offers the hunter a wide range of game including Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Turkey and a range of small game and wild game bird species.
IMPORTANT. All care has been taking in preparing this hunting season information for you. Please check the relevant State Authority’s Website for further information and any changes to current US Hunting Season Regulations. We have provided a link to each States hunting season website for your convenience.
Virginia Deer Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Deer (Firearms) | Nov 16-Jan 4 |
| Deer (Muzzleloader) | Nov 2-15 & Dec 14-Jan 4 |
| Deer (Bow) | Oct 5-Nov 15 & Dec 1-Jan. 4 |
| Deer (Youth) | Sept 28-29 |
| Elk | Same as Deer Season Dates & Weapons |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Virginia Turkey Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Spring (Firearms) | Apr 11-May 16 |
| Spring (Youth) | Apr 4-5 (2020) |
| Fall (Firearms) | Oct 19-Jan 25 |
| Fall (Bow) | Oct 5-Nov 8 |
| Fall (Youth) | Oct 12-13 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Virginia Small Game Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Rabbit | Nov 2 – Feb 29 |
| Squirrel | Sept 7 – Feb 29 |
| Fox | Nov 1 – Feb 29 |
| Coyote | Open All Year |
| Bobcat | Nov 1-Feb 29 (Guns) & Oct 5-31 (Bow) |
| Raccoon | Oct 15 – Mar 10 |
| Opossum | Oct 15 – Mar 10 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Virginia Game Bird Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Ducks | Oct 11-14, Nov 20-Dec 1, Dec 19-Jan 31 |
| Canada Goose | Nov 20 – Feb 24 |
| Light Goose | Oct 17 – Jan 31 |
| Tundra Swan | Nov 20 – Jan 31 |
| Pheasant | Nov 9 – Jan 31 |
| Quail | Nov 9 – Jan 31 |
| Grouse | Oct 26 – Feb 8 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
Virginia Black Bear Hunting Season
Hunting Category |
Hunting Season 2024-2023* |
|---|---|
| Firearms | Sept 30 – Jan 4 |
| Muzzleloader | Nov 9 – 15 |
| Bow | Oct 5 – nov 15 |
| Youth | Oct 12 – 13 |
* Season dates may vary by zone. Please check the relevant State Authority Website.
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