Hunting in Virginia
Everything you need to hunt legally in Virginia. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
1 year - from purchase
Wildlife Agency
DWR
Draw System
bonus points
Updated: January 2026
Virginia Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Virginia.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Virginia based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all Virginia hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $23 resident
Compare Virginia hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
16 species covered
Virginia bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Virginia hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Virginia hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Virginia License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Hunting | $23.00 | $111.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $23.00 | $52.00 |
| Sportsman License | $100.00 | $250.00 |
| Bear License | $25.00 | $200.00 |
| Deer/Turkey License | $23.00 | $90.00 |
Virginia Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Virginia.
Deer
Archery
Oct 4
to Nov 14
Deer
Archery
Dec 1
to Jan 4
Deer
Rifle
Nov 15
to Nov 29
Deer
Muzzleloader
Nov 1
to Nov 14
Deer
Muzzleloader
Dec 6
to Jan 4
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
DWR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses accepted via Go Outdoors Virginia app. Conservation police officers can verify licenses electronically.
Hunter Education
Virginia requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Virginia.
Store Your Virginia License in Hunter Passport
Keep your VA hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.