Virginia Hunting Zone Northwest — Northwest Zone - Shenandoah Valley

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

Season Dates — Zone Northwest

🏹 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 Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Bath, Highland

Antler Restriction 4 points or more on one side

Doe / Antlerless Limit Either-sex tags available

Notes Shenandoah NP border; George Washington NF; excellent deer numbers and trophy potential