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VirginiaDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Virginia.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Archery Deer Season | Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 | archery | |
| Youth Deer Weekend | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 | firearms | |
| Early Muzzleloader Season | Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| General Firearms Deer Season | Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 | firearms |
Early Archery Deer Season: Statewide bowhunting season
Youth Deer Weekend: Youth hunters only
Early Muzzleloader Season: Overlaps with late archery season statewide
General Firearms Deer Season: County-specific rules apply; dates vary by county Bag limits vary significantly by county — up to 6 deer in some counties; verify county-specific rules at DWR
Select Urban Areas
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Archery Early Season | Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 | archery | |
| Urban Archery Late Season | Jan 3, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027 | archery |
Urban Archery Early Season: Specific incorporated city/town limits only; check DWR list
Urban Archery Late Season: Specific incorporated areas only; antlerless only in most localities
West of Blue Ridge and Select Eastern Counties
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late Muzzleloader Season | Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 | muzzleloader |
Late Muzzleloader Season: West of Blue Ridge Mountains and select eastern VA counties only
Whitetail Deer source: dwr.virginia.gov
Turkey
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Season | Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 | firearms | |
| Spring Turkey Youth/Apprentice Weekend | Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027 | any | |
| Spring Turkey Season - Morning Only Period | Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027 | any | |
| Spring Turkey Season - All Day Period | Apr 26, 2027 – May 15, 2027 | any |
Fall Turkey Season: Concurrent with general firearms deer season; varies by county
Spring Turkey Youth/Apprentice Weekend: Youth and apprentice hunters only bearded only
Spring Turkey Season - Morning Only Period: 1/day; hunting closes at noon during this period bearded only
Spring Turkey Season - All Day Period: 1/day; hunting from half-hour before sunrise to sunset bearded only
Turkey source: dwr.virginia.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Virginia state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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