Virginia Bag Limits
Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in Virginia.
Virginia Bag Limits
Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in Virginia. Updated for the current season.
Big Game
3 species
Game Birds
7 species
Fish Species
4 species
Total Species
16
Big Game
3 species in Virginia
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 2 | - | Per license held | Earn-a-buck in some counties |
| Black Bear | 1 | - | 1 per year | Western mountains primarily |
| Elk | 1 | - | - | Very limited; restoration area |
Upland Birds
5 species in Virginia
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | 1 | - | 3 per year | Bearded birds only |
| Dove | 15 | 45 | - | - |
| Quail | 6 | 18 | - | - |
| Grouse | 3 | 9 | - | Mountain region |
| Pheasant | 2 | 4 | - | Stocked birds |
Fish
4 species in Virginia
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Size Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | - | - | 12" minimum | - |
| Smallmouth Bass | 5 | - | - | 12" minimum | - |
| Striped Bass | 2 | - | - | Varies by water | - |
| Trout | 6 | - | - | 9" minimum | - |
Virginia Special Notes
Virginia has Earn-a-Buck requirements in some counties before taking bucks.
Virginia Regulations Overview
State wildlife agency and regulations information
- Species Covered
- 16 species with regulations
- Big Game Species
-
- White-tailed Deer
- Black Bear
- Elk
- Wildlife Agency
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Virginia Bag Limits FAQ
Common questions about harvest limits in Virginia
What is the deer bag limit in Virginia?
In Virginia, the daily deer limit is 2 with a season limit of Per license held. Earn-a-buck in some counties
What big game can I hunt in Virginia?
Virginia regulates: White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Elk. Each species carries its own daily, possession, and (where applicable) season limit on the table above.
What are the headline fishing limits in Virginia?
Top species in Virginia: Largemouth Bass 5/day (12" minimum); Smallmouth Bass 5/day (12" minimum); Striped Bass 2/day (Varies by water); Trout 6/day (9" minimum). Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.
Are there Virginia-specific regulations to flag?
Virginia has Earn-a-Buck requirements in some counties before taking bucks.
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