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Managed Hunts & Workshops (2011-2012)

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.

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: September 7, September 21, September 28 (teal only), 2011
  • Drawing begins promptly at 4:45 A.M.

Hog Island - Youth Waterfowl Day

This is an opportunity for 20 youth 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 (to be announced Sept. 1, 2011 see Agency website). 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 are to be registered for this event. To register, contact the Hog Island WMA before October 7, 2011 at: (757 ) 357-5224. There are no blinds or decoys provided for these hunts. Dogs are allowed and recommended.

  • Hunt date: October 22, 2011
  • 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 season) 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. Hunters are not allowed to tie 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 1-24, 2011
    • September Teal: September 19-30, 2011
    • October Waterfowl: October 6-10, 2011 (no Sunday hunting)
  • Hunters may not tie up to blind stakes until 5:00 A.M.

Princess Anne WMA Stationary Blind 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 first come, first served. The area offers half-day (until 1:00 P.M.) hunting on Opening Day, Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and State Holidays. Hunters are required to park in the designated parking areas off Munden Road.

  • Hunt days: Opening Day, Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and State Holidays.
  • Hunt dates:
    • September Geese: September 1-24, 2011
    • September Teal: September 19-30, 2011
    • October Waterfowl: October 6-10, 2011 (no Sunday hunting)
  • 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 30 - March 24, 2012 (No Sunday Hunting)
    Note: Conservation Order Season: February 6 - March 24, 2012

Princess Anne WMA - Youth Waterfowl Day

Float blind stakes will be open on a first come, first served basis to youths 15 years or younger when accompanied by an adult.

The Department will host a youth waterfowl hunting day in October (to be announced September 1, 2011, see Agency website). Only youths may hunt and carry a firearm. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a licensed adult. Depending upon impoundment conditions and number of participants there may be an option to use blinds on Beasley and Whitehurst tracts. This will be coordinated at the Trojan club house at 5:00 A.M. on the hunt day.

  • Hunt day: October 22, 2011
  • Hunters to arrive promptly at 5:00 A.M.

C. F. Phelps WMA Deer Hunt for the Disabled

This is an opportunity for persons with permanent disabilities to hunt whitetailed deer on the Hogue Tract of the C.F. Phelps WMA in Fauquier County. Two disabled hunters per day are 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: Hogue Tract Hunt, 1320 Belman Road, Fredericksburg, VA. 22401. Applications must be received by the close of business on September 16, 2011.

  • Hunting days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and State Holidays.
  • Hunt dates archery: October 1 through November 2, 2011
  • Hunt dates muzzleloader: November 5 through November 16, 2011
  • Hunt dates general firearms: November 19 through December 3, 2011

Deer Hunt - Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Public deer hunting by shotgun and bow on Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, in designated areas for the dates listed below. Either sex deer may be taken all season, per State and Federal regulations. Hunting conditions could be considered "rigorous." First time hunters are encouraged to visit the Refuge and attend scouting day to familiarize themselves with hunting conditions. There is a fee of $15.00. To apply send your name, address, and phone number to Great Dismal Swamp NWR Attn: Deer Hunt, 3100 Desert Road, Suffolk, VA 23434 with your payment of $15.00 payable to USFWS. For information about the deer hunt program, please visit the USFWS website.

  • Hunting dates: Oct 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, Nov 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19
  • Scouting Day: September 24, 2011
  • Application due: To scout and hunt all dates, applications must be submitted by September 15, 2011 To hunt the November dates, applications must be submitted by October 15, 2011

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, contact: VDGIF Outdoor Education at 804-367-0656.

  • Saturday, December 10, 2011

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.