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What's open to hunt in Virginia

In short

1 deer or turkey season is open in Virginia on Friday, September 11, 2026: deer (Select Urban Areas).

Updated September 2026
Next opener
22 days
Early Archery Deer Season · Statewide opens Oct 3
Open todayDeer · Select Urban Areas
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Virginia · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 3 – Nov 13, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 31 – Nov 13, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 14 – Jan 2, 2027Whitetail deerSELECT URBAN AREASWhitetail deer · Select Urban Areas · Sep 5 – Oct 2, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes OCT 2Whitetail deer · Select Urban Areas · Jan 3 – Mar 28, 2027Whitetail deerWEST OF BLUE RIDGE AND SELECT EASTERN COUNTIESWhitetail deer · West of Blue Ridge and Select Eastern Counties · Dec 12 – Jan 2, 2027TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Nov 14 – Jan 2, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 3 – Apr 4, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 10 – Apr 25, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 26 – May 15, 2027TODAY SEP 11

Virginia season table·Virginia regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Virginia, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Virginia today?

1 deer or turkey season is open in Virginia on Friday, September 11, 2026: deer (Select Urban Areas).

When is the next hunting season opener in Virginia?

Early Archery Deer Season (Statewide) opens in 22 days, on Saturday, October 3.