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Managed Hunts & Workshops (2012-2013)

Managed Hunts are generally by on-site random drawings or by application through the local Resource Office. Hunting opportunities are provided on various Department Wildlife Management Areas and National Wildlife Refuges.

New for 2012 - 2013 Managed Hunt Season

Hog Island - Youth February Waterfowl Day - This is an opportunity for 9 youths to hunt waterfowl on the Hog Island WMA.

Merrimac Farm WMA Deer Hunt for the Disabled - This is a new opportunity for disabled hunters, disabled defined as mobility impaired due to a permanent physical condition.

Great Dismal Swamp NWR Managed Deer Hunt - Is a USFWS "managed deer hunt" and subject to an additional $15 permit fee. Application for this hunt is now through the Department's Quota Hunt program. (See #701).

Waterfowl

Hog Island WMA September Waterfowl Hunts

Hunt resident Canada geese and teal when in season on the first, third and fourth Wednesday's in September until 12:00 P.M. on Hog Island WMA in Surry County. A total of 30 hunters are selected each morning of the hunt. There are no blinds or decoys provided for these hunts. Dogs are allowed and recommended.

  • Hunt days: Wednesdays
  • Hunt dates: TBA, 2012
  • Drawing begins promptly at 4:45 A.M.

Hog Island - Youth Waterfowl Day

This is an opportunity for 20 youths to hunt waterfowl on the Hog Island WMA in Surry County. The Department in cooperation with The Wildlife Foundation of Virginia will host a youth waterfowl hunting day on October. Only youths may hunt and carry a firearm. The hunt is restricted to youths (15 years of age and under) and each youth must be accompanied by a licensed adult (only the youth may carry a firearm). All youth hunters must register for this event. To register, contact the Hog Island WMA before October 6, 2012 at: (757) 357-5224. There are no blinds or decoys provided for these hunts. Dogs are allowed and recommended.

  • Hunt date: TBA, 2012
  • Hunters to arrive by 4:45 A.M.

NEW Hog Island-Youth February Waterfowl Day

This is an opportunity for 9 youths to hunt waterfowl on the Hog Island WMA in Surry County on the February youth waterfowl hunt day. Only youths may hunt and carry a firearm. The hunt is restricted to youths (15 years of age and under) and each youth must be accompanied by a licensed adult (only the youth may carry a firearm). All youth hunters must register for this event. To register, contact the Hog Island WMA before January 19 at: (757) 357-5224. Dogs are allowed and recommended.

  • Hunt date: TBA, 2012
  • Hunters to arrive by 4:45 A.M.

Princess Anne WMA Float Blind September Canada Goose/Teal Hunts and October Waterfowl

Hunt September Canada geese/teal and waterfowl during the October waterfowl seasons on the Princess Anne WMA in Virginia Beach. The area's 55 float blind stakes are available to float blind hunters on a first come, first served basis. Hunters are not allowed to tie to float blinds to stakes before 5:00 A.M. Half-day (until 1:00 P.M.) hunting allowed on Opening Day, Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and State Holidays. It is recommended that each hunting party visit the hunting area prior to the season to locate boat access, blind stakes, and scout the area in general. You must be familiar with the area to locate the blind stakes before shooting time. Dogs are allowed and recommended.

  • Hunt days: Opening Day, Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and State Holidays.
  • Hunt dates:
    • September Geese: September TBA, 2012
    • September Teal: September TBA, 2012
    • October Waterfowl: October TBA, 2012
  • Hunters may not tie up to blind stakes until 5:00 A.M.

Princess Anne WMA Impoundments September Canada Goose/Teal Hunts and October Waterfowl

This is an opportunity to hunt September Canada geese/teal and waterfowl during the October waterfowl season on the Princess Anne WMA in Virginia Beach. The area's impoundment system will be open on a first come, first served basis for hal day (until 1:00 P.M.) hunting on Saturdays. Hunters are required to park in the designated parking areas off Munden Road.

  • Hunt days: Saturdays.
  • Hunt dates:
    • September Geese: September TBA, 2012
    • September Teal: September TBA, 2012
    • October Waterfowl: October TBA, 2012
  • Hunters may not occupy area before 5:00 A.M.

Princess Anne WMA Late Snow Goose (Light Goose) Hunts

This is an opportunity for float blind hunters to hunt snow geese (light geese) at the Princess Anne WMA after the general duck season. The Princess Anne blind stakes and impoundments at Back Bay are available for snow goose hunting after the general duck season. These hunts will be permitted after the general duck season and will be on a first come, first served basis. Daily hunting times will be ½ hour before sunrise to sunset. The impoundments are open for late snow goose hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays and State Holidays. The blind stakes may be hunted Mondays-Saturdays.

  • Season dates: January-March TBA, 2013 (No Sunday Hunting)
    Note: Conservation Order Season: February TBA-March TBA, 2013

Princess Anne WMA - Youth Waterfowl Day

Float blind stakes and the impoundments will be open on a first come, first served basis to youths 15 years or younger when accompanied by an adult on youth waterfowl hunting days. Only youths may hunt and carry a firearm. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a licensed adult.

  • Hunt day: October and February TBA, 2012
  • Hunters to arrive promptly at 5:00 A.M.

Deer

C. F. Phelps WMA Deer Hunt for the Disabled

This is an opportunity for disabled hunters, disabled defined as mobility impaired due to a permanent physical condition, to hunt white-tailed deer on the Hogue Tract of C.F. Phelps WMA in Fauquier County. Two disabled hunters will be chosen by random drawing to hunt each day during the archery, muzzleloader, and general firearms deer seasons. Each successful applicant may be accompanied by one companion, who may hunt if properly licensed. Applications for this special hunt must include the name, date of birth, address, and telephone number(s) (business, cell, and home), hunting license number, vehicle description, and vehicle license number of the disabled hunter and companion hunter, and 2 preferred hunting dates for each deer season. Mail the application to: Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, ATTN: Hogue Tract Hunt, 1320 Belman Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Applications must be received by the close of business on September 14, 2012.

  • Hunting days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and State Holidays.
  • Hunt dates archery: October 6 through October 31, 2012
  • Hunt dates muzzleloader: November 3 through November 14, 2012
  • Hunt dates general firearms: November 17 through December 1, 2012

NEW Merrimac Farm WMA Deer Hunt for the Disabled

This is a new opportunity for disabled hunters, disabled defined as mobility impaired due to a permanent physical condition, to hunt white-tailed deer and any game species in season (except quail) on the Merrimac Farm WMA in Prince William County. One disabled hunter per day is chosen to hunt during the archery, muzzleloader, and general firearms deer seasons. Each successful applicant may be accompanied by one companion, who may hunt if properly licensed. Applications for this special hunt must include the name, date of birth, address, and telephone number(s) (business, cell, and home), hunting license number, vehicle description, and vehicle license number of the disabled hunter and companion hunter, and preferred hunting dates. Mail the application to: Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, ATTN: Merrimac Farm Hunt, 1320 Belman Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Applications must be received by the close of business on September 14, 2012. Please see Quota Hunts #303 and #404 for other hunting opportunities on Merrimac Farm WMA.

  • Hunting day archery: October 13
  • Hunting day muzzleloader: November 14
  • Hunting day general firearms: Dec. 8

Hunting Workshops - Deer

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will host a Novice Youth Deer Hunt on the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Prince William County. This is an opportunity for beginning hunters to learn more about deer and deer hunting and participate in an afternoon hunt.

For registration information and workshop details, please see the event information.

The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries reserves the right to manage hunter access and hunter use on Department- owned and controlled lands as deemed appropriate.

This program received Federal financial assistance in Sport Fish and/or Wildlife Restoration. Under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to the Office for Human Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 300, Arlington, VA 22203.