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What's open to hunt in Virginia

In short

1 deer or turkey season is open in Virginia on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (Statewide).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
6 days
Early Muzzleloader Season · Statewide opens Oct 31
Open todayDeer · Statewide
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Virginia · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 3 – Nov 13, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes NOV 13Whitetail 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, 2026Whitetail 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 OCT 25

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 Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (Statewide).

When is the next hunting season opener in Virginia?

Early Muzzleloader Season (Statewide) opens in 6 days, on Saturday, October 31.