Virginia Hunting Zones 2026

Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) season dates, antler restrictions, and doe limits for all 6 zones in Virginia. Find your zone and check season dates before you hunt.

6 Zones Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
VA WMU Zones

Season Dates by Zone

Season dates and restrictions vary by Wildlife Management Unit. Select a zone for full details, or use the search box to find your county.

Zone Northwest
Northwest Zone - Shenandoah Valley
Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Bath, Highland
🏹 Archery Sep 27 – Nov 21 and Dec 6–Jan 3
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Dec 5
💨 Muzzle Oct 14–22 and Dec 6–Dec 19
👦 Youth Nov 1–2
Antler Restr. Doe: Either-sex tags available
Zone Details
Zone Southwest
Southwest Zone - Blue Ridge / Appalachian
Alleghany, Botetourt, Roanoke, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Carroll, Grayson, Washi...
🏹 Archery Sep 27 – Nov 21 and Dec 6–Jan 3
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Dec 5
💨 Muzzle Oct 14–22 and Dec 6–Dec 19
👦 Youth Nov 1–2
Antler Restr. Doe: Either-sex tags available
Zone Details
Zone Central
Central Zone - Piedmont
Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Orange, Madison, Greene, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Fa...
🏹 Archery Sep 27 – Nov 21 and Dec 6–Jan 3
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Dec 5
💨 Muzzle Oct 14–22 and Dec 6–Dec 19
👦 Youth Nov 1–2
Antler Restr. Doe: Either-sex tags available
Zone Details
Zone Eastern
Eastern Zone - Tidewater / Northern Neck
Lancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, Essex, King George, King Will...
🏹 Archery Sep 27 – Nov 21 and Dec 6–Jan 3
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Dec 5
💨 Muzzle Oct 14–22 and Dec 6–Dec 19
👦 Youth Nov 1–2
Antler Restr. Doe: Either-sex tags available
Zone Details
Zone Southeast
Southeast Zone - Hampton Roads
Isle of Wight, Surry, Sussex, Southampton, Brunswick, Greensville, Emporia City
🏹 Archery Sep 27 – Nov 21 and Dec 6–Jan 3
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Dec 5
💨 Muzzle Oct 14–22 and Dec 6–Dec 19
👦 Youth Nov 1–2
Antler Restr. Doe: Either-sex tags available
Zone Details
Zone Northern
Northern Zone - NoVA / Stafford
Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg
🏹 Archery Sep 27 – Nov 21 and Dec 6–Jan 3
🔫 Firearms Nov 15–Dec 5
💨 Muzzle Oct 14–22 and Dec 6–Dec 19
👦 Youth Nov 1–2
Antler Restr. Doe: Either-sex tags available
Zone Details

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