Virginia · 2026–27 Edition
Virginia Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Virginia, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Virginia Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Virginia Deer season dates →Virginia Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
Virginia Dove season dates →Virginia Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Virginia Duck season dates →Virginia Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Virginia Turkey season dates →Virginia Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
Virginia Bear season dates →Virginia Elk Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.
Virginia Elk season dates →Virginia Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Virginia Squirrel season dates →Virginia Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Virginia Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A Virginia hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources requires beyond a hunting license.