Virginia Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowVirginia's deer season opens 2026-09-26 and closes 2027-01-02.
Last verified September 25, 2026Virginia wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Statewide
Youth and Apprentice
- Opens
- September 26, 2026
- Closes
- September 27, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 6 days
Statewide
Early Archery
- Opens
- October 3, 2026
- Closes
- November 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 34 days
East and West of Blue Ridge
Early Muzzleloader
- Opens
- October 31, 2026
- Closes
- November 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- Some public lands west of Blue Ridge close Nov 7
- Opens in 48 days
East and West of Blue Ridge
Firearms (General)
- Opens
- November 14, 2026
- Closes
- January 2, 2027
- Bag limit
- Firearms season length varies by county
- Opens in 63 days
Western counties / National Forest
Late Archery
- Opens
- November 29, 2026
- Closes
- January 2, 2027
- Bag limit
- Varies by county
- Opens in 76 days
Statewide
Late Muzzleloader
- Opens
- December 12, 2026
- Closes
- January 2, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Virginia's deer season opens 2026-09-26 and closes 2027-01-02.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.