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Updated: September 18, 2026
Source: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
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- Crow — Firearms/Archerythru Mar 19
- Dove — Firearms/Archerythru Oct 24
- Rails & Gallinules — Firearms/Archerythru Oct 24
- Snipe — Firearms/Archerythru Nov 29
- Bear — Early Firearmsthru Sep 30
- Crow — Firearmsthru Mar 19
- Groundhog — Firearmsthru Mar 10
- Gray & Red Squirrels — Firearmsthru Feb 28
- Fox Squirrels — Firearmsthru Jan 31
- Dove — Firearmsthru Oct 24
- Rails & Gallinules — Firearmsthru Oct 24
- Snipe — Firearmsthru Nov 29
Opening Soon
- Deer — Early Archeryopens Oct 3
- Turkey — Archeryopens Oct 3
- Bear — Archeryopens Oct 3
- Mergansers — Firearms/Archeryopens Oct 9
- Turkey — Fall Youth & Apprenticeopens Oct 10
- Bear — Youth & Apprenticeopens Oct 10
- Waterfowl — Youth & Veteransopens Oct 24
- Grouse — Firearmsopens Oct 24
- Deer — Muzzleloaderopens Oct 31
- Deer — Early Muzzleloader (East of Blue Ridge)opens Oct 31
- Deer — Early Muzzleloader (West of Blue Ridge)opens Oct 31
- Deer — Early Muzzleloaderopens Oct 31
- Rabbit — Firearmsopens Oct 31
- Quail — Firearmsopens Nov 7
- Pheasant — Firearmsopens Nov 7
- Woodcock — Firearms/Archeryopens Nov 11
- Woodcock — Firearmsopens Nov 11
Ending Soon
- Bear — Early Firearmsends Sep 30
Deer
FirearmsDates vary by county and WMA. Source: [Deer Hunting Regulations and Seasons | Virginia DWR](https://dwr.es.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/deer/)
Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027MuzzleloaderLate season runs 2026-12-12 to 2027-01-02. Source: [Deer Hunting Regulations and Seasons | Virginia DWR](https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/deer/)
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026ArcheryLate Archery runs December 14 through January 3 in select counties. Source: [Virginia Deer Hunting Seasons](https://www.eregulations.com/virginia/hunting/deer-hunting-seasons)
Oct 4, 2025 – Nov 14, 2025Early ArcheryStatewide
Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Early Muzzleloader (East of Blue Ridge)In all areas including Merrimac Farm WMA and Occoneechee State Park, all cities and towns (except Chesapeake, Suffolk [east of Dismal Swamp line], and Virginia Beach).
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Early Muzzleloader (West of Blue Ridge)See full regulations for specific public land restrictions.
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Late ArcheryAlso Dec 13 - Jan 2 in some areas
Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027NOVA Late ArcheryAntlerless only in specific counties
Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027Early MuzzleloaderEast of the Blue Ridge
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Rabbit
GeneralLimit 6 per day. Source: [Small Game Hunting Regulations and Seasons](https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/smallgame/)
Nov 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026Firearms
Oct 31, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Pheasant
GeneralNo daily or seasonal bag limit. Source: [Small Game Hunting Regulations and Seasons](https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/smallgame/)
Nov 8, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026Firearms
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Quail
GeneralClosed on all public lands west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Source: [Small Game Hunting Regulations and Seasons](https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/smallgame/)
Nov 8, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026FirearmsClosed on all public lands west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and on Flippo-Gentry WMA
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Grouse
GeneralWest of I-95 only. Continuous closed season east of I-95. Source: [Small Game Hunting Regulations and Seasons](https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/smallgame/)
Oct 25, 2025 – Feb 14, 2026FirearmsWest of I-95 only
Oct 24, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027Turkey
ArcheryStatewide except in areas where there is a closed firearm season on turkey.
Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Fall Youth & ApprenticeResident and nonresident youth hunters 15 years of age and under or holders of a valid apprentice hunting license.
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Crow
Firearms/ArcheryHunting only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. National Forest and DWR lands season is Sep 2 - Mar 10.
Aug 15, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027FirearmsHunting only on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Sep 2 - Mar 10 on National Forest/DWR lands.
Aug 15, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Waterfowl
Youth & VeteransAdditional date on 2027-02-06. Open to Youth 15 and under, Military Veterans, and active duty Armed Forces.
Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Dove
Firearms/ArcherySplit season. Additional segments: 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 and 2026-12-19 to 2027-01-18.
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026FirearmsSecond segment: Nov 21-29. Third segment: Dec 19-Jan 18.
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Rails & Gallinules
Firearms/ArcherySplit season. Additional segment: 2026-11-10 to 2026-11-29. Non-toxic shot required.
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026FirearmsSecond segment: Nov 10-29
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Woodcock
Firearms/ArcherySplit season. Additional segment: 2026-12-26 to 2027-01-18.
Nov 11, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026FirearmsSecond segment: Dec 26-Jan 18
Nov 11, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026Snipe
Firearms/ArcherySplit season. Additional segment: 2026-12-19 to 2027-01-31. Non-toxic shot required.
Sep 28, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026FirearmsSecond segment: Dec 19-Jan 31
Sep 28, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Early Teal
East of I-95
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026West of I-95
Sep 22, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026Mergansers
Firearms/ArcheryCan include any combination of hooded, red-breasted, and common mergansers. May have additional splits.
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026Canada Goose
Atlantic Population ZoneSecond segment: Dec 24-Jan 31
Nov 24, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Resident Population ZoneSecond segment: Dec 19-Feb 21
Nov 18, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026September Canada Goose
Firearms/ArcheryEast of I-95 has specific hours Sep 1-18. Not permitted within Amelia and Dick Cross WMAs.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026FirearmsStatewide
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026Bear
Youth & ApprenticeAlso Sep 28-30
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Early FirearmsIn specific counties only
Sep 28, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Archery
Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026Groundhog
FirearmsContinuous open season on private lands. Specific dates for National Forest and DWR lands.
Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 10, 2027Gray & Red Squirrels
Firearms
Sep 5, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Fox Squirrels
Firearms
Sep 5, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Light Goose
Regular Season
Nov 25, 2026 – Mar 10, 2027Free Membership
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