Virginia Hunting Zone Eastern — Eastern Zone - Tidewater / Northern Neck

Season dates, antler restrictions, and regulations for Virginia Wildlife Management Unit Zone Eastern for the 2026 hunting season.

Season Dates — Zone Eastern
🏹 Archery Season
Sep 27 – Nov 21 and Dec 6–Jan 3
🔫 Firearms Season
Nov 15–Dec 5
💨 Muzzleloader Season
Oct 14–22 and Dec 6–Dec 19
👦 Youth Season
Nov 1–2
Zone Details
Counties Lancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, Essex, King George, King William, New Kent, Charles City, James City
Antler Restriction No restriction
Doe / Antlerless Limit Either-sex tags available
Notes Northern Neck peninsula; high deer density; waterfowl overlap; good public boat access
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