Quota Hunts (2007-2008)

General Information/Application

The Department's Quota Hunts requires hunters to apply pre-season and be selected by random drawing to hunt waterfowl and/or big and small game. A non-refundable application fee of $7.50 will be applied to each hunt except Radford Deer hunt. The application fee to apply for the Radford Hunt will be $10.00.

A hunter may apply by mail, telephone or online at vaquotahunts.com.

  • Apply Online
  • When applying by mail, copy and fill-out the application. Mail application to: Virginia Quota Hunts, c/o CyberData, Inc., Hicksville, New York 11802. Remit check(s) payable to: CyberData, Inc.
  • When applying by telephone, please have your credit card number available, call between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 1-877-VAHUNTS (1-877-824- 8687).

Note: Hunters will be notified by United States mail or email if selected or not selected for each hunt applied.

Waterfowl

Hog Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Series #101

Hunt waterfowl at Hog Island WMA in Surry County. Hunt includes half day hunting each Saturday during the last segments of the general duck season. Hunting parties are provided a blind, boat and decoys for the hunt. Nine (9) hunters are randomly selected for each day of hunting, and selected hunters are allowed two guests. Limited access to the area requires hunters be transported by Department personnel to their blind location. Dogs are allowed and recommended. Note: Hunters must arrive before 5:00 a.m. The stand-by drawing will be conducted at 4:45 a.m.to assign order for replacing "no show" slots.

  • Hunt dates: Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
  • Applications due: October 5, 2007

Princess Anne WMA Waterfowl Hunts Series #102

Hunt waterfowl on managed impoundments at Princess Anne WMA in Virginia Beach. Hunt includes half day hunting each Wednesday during the last segments of the general duck season. Hunting parties are provided a blind, boat and decoys for the half day. Four hunters will be randomly selected for each day of hunting and selected hunters are allowed two guests. Dogs are allowed and recommended.

  • Hunt dates: Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 12, 19, 26, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23
  • Applications due: October 5, 2007

Dutch Gap Conservation Area Waterfowl Hunts Series #103

Hunt waterfowl on the Dutch Gap Conservation Area in Chesterfield County. Hunt days are during the last two segments of the waterfowl season. Each successful applicant will be allowed two guests. Three hunters will be randomly selected for each set of hunt dates. Hunting is from floating blinds at designated blind stakes. No boats or decoys are provided with this hunt.

  • Hunt dates: Nov. 17, Nov. 22-24, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 13-15, Dec. 20-22, Dec. 27-29, Jan. 3-5, Jan. 10-12, Jan. 17-19, Jan. 24-26.
  • Applications due: October 5, 2007

Tundra Swan Permit Series #104

Tundra Swan hunting is by permit only. The Agency will randomly issue the permits through a lottery drawing in October 2007. Each permit holder will be authorized to take one Tundra Swan during the season. The hunt area is limited to east of U.S. Route I-95 and south of Chopawamsic Creek on the Prince William/Stafford County line.

  • Tundra Swan season: December 1, 2007 - January 31, 2008
  • Applications due: October 5, 2007

Lake Orange Waterfowl Hunts Series #105

Hunt waterfowl on Lake Orange, Orange County. Hunt days are every Saturday during the last two segments of the waterfowl season. Each successful applicant will be allowed two guests. One hunter will be randomly selected for each hunt date. Hunting will only be allowed on a designated section(s) of Lake Orange. Floating blinds, anchored within 50 feet of shore or portable blinds will be allowed along the designated shoreline.

  • Hunt dates: Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26
  • Applications due: October 5, 2007

Dick Cross WMAWaterfowl Hunts Series # 106

Hunt waterfowl on designated impoundments at Dick Cross WMA in Mecklenburg County. Hunt days are every Wednesday during the last two segments of the waterfowl season. Two hunters will be randomly selected for each hunt date. Hunts begin ½ hour before sunrise and end at 3:00 p.m. each Wednesday. Selected hunters may bring two guests. Hunters must provide decoys. Dogs are allowed. There are no boat landings or direct vehicular access provided. Small boats or canoes may be used but must be transported on foot.

  • Hunt Dates: Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 12, 19, 26, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23
  • Applications due: October 5, 2007

Princess Anne WMA Floating Blind Stake Waterfowl Hunts Series #107

Hunt waterfowl for half days on the waters of Back Bay in the City of Virginia Beach. There are 51 floating blind stakes available for hunting. Drawing order will be randomly selected for each hunt day prior to the hunting season. Each hunt day, hunters present will select their blind in the order assigned by the preseason drawing. Drawings start promptly at 5:00 a.m. Each hunter is allowed THREE guests. Hunters who are late or without a draw number can participate in a standby drawing starting promptly at 5:15 a.m. Limited water access to the area requires that all hunting parties have a boat/ float blind and float blind license. All hunters are required to stop hunting at 1:00 p.m. and have all decoys retrieved and be away from the blind stakes by 2:00 p.m. 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!

  • Hunt days: Opening days, Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and state holidays.
  • Hunt dates: Nov. 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, Dec. 1, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 31, Jan. 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26
  • Applications due: October 5, 2007

Plum Tree National Wildlife Refuge Waterfowl Hunts Series # 108

Hunt waterfowl for full days on the Cow Island Unit of Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge in the City of Poquoson. Hunting is available from 6 licensed blind locations. Hunters select preferred dates for two-day hunt packages during the last two segments of the regular duck season. Each hunter selected is allowed 2 guests. Hunters must provide their own boat access to the refuge, decoys, and hunting gear. Dogs are permitted and encouraged. The nearest boat launch access to the hunting area is from the Rens Road Public Boat Ramp in Poquoson.

  • More information: Visit the Plum Tree Island NWR Web site or call (804) 829-9020.
  • Hunt Days: Opening Days, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Holidays
  • Hunt dates: November 17th & 21st, November 22nd & 24th, November 28th & December 1st, December 8th & 12th, December 15th & 19th, December 21st & 22nd, December 25th & 26th, December 29th & January 1st, January 2nd & 5th, January 9th & 12th, January 16th & 19th, January 23th & 26th
  • Application due: October 5, 2007

Deer

Hog Island WMA Deer Hunts Series # 201

Archery hunting for white-tailed deer on the Hog Island WMA in Surry County during the dates listed below. A total of seven hunters are selected for each set of hunt days. Each successful applicant will be allowed one guest.

  • Hunt dates archery: October (no Sunday hunting) 6 & 8-10, 11-13, 15-17, 2007
  • Applications due: August 31, 2007

Hog Island WMA Deer Hunts Series # 202

Muzzleloader hunting for white-tailed deer on the Hog Island WMA in Surry County during the dates listed below. A total of seven hunters are selected for each set of hunt days. Each successful applicant will be allowed one guest.

  • Hunt dates muzzleloader: October 18-20, 22-24, 25-27, 2007
  • Applications due: August 31, 2007

Hog Island WMA Deer Hunts Series # 203

Firearms hunting for white-tailed deer on the Hog Island WMA in Surry County during the dates listed below. A total of seven hunters are selected for each set of hunt days. Each successful applicant will be allowed one guest.

  • Hunt dates firearm: October 29-31, November 1-3, 2007
  • Applications due: August 31, 2007

Mockhorn Island WMA Deer Hunts Series # 204

Muzzleloader hunting for white-tailed deer on the GATR Tract of Mockhorn Island WMA in Northampton County during the dates listed below. The 365-acre GATR Tract is the mainland portion of Mockhorn Island WMA on the Eastern Shore. This tract is accessible by vehicle. A total of two hunters are selected for each set of hunt dates. Each successful applicant will be allowed one guest.

  • Hunt dates muzzleloader: November 3-7 (no Sunday hunting), November 8-10, November 12-14, November 15-16 (two days only).
  • Applications due: August 31, 2007

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park Deer and Hog Hunt Series # 205

Firearms hunting for white-tailed deer and feral hogs on the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park in the City of Virginia Beach for the dates listed below. A total of 116 hunters are selected per hunt days. A daily stand-by drawing will be available on-site to fill "no show" slots. Please note: for successful applicants there will be an additional hunt fee of $10.00 to the Back Bay NWR/False Cape SP payable on the day of the hunt. For complete hunt information and zone maps, go to the following Web sites before registering for this hunt: http://www.fws.gov/backbay/ hunting.htm or http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state parks/hunting.shtml

  • Hunt dates: October 6, 8 - 10 and 25 - 27, 2007 Check Websites for additional dates when set.
  • Application due: August 31, 2007

Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge Series # 206

Archery hunting for white-tailed deer on the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Caroline, Essex, King George, Richmond and Westmoreland counties for the dates listed below. Hunt tracts include: Hutchinson, Thomas (Essex County); Mothershead (Westmoreland County); Toby’s Point (King George County); Tayloe, Laurel Grove, Wright (Richmond County); Port Royal (Caroline County). Please note: for successful applicants there will be an additional hunt fee of $50/season to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Successful applicants will be notified by U.S. mail on where to mail hunt fee. Applications for unfilled hunt slots will be accepted (on a walk-in basis only) during regular business hours, October 1 - November 1, 2007.

  • More information: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/rappahannock/hunting.html or (804) 333-1470.
  • Hunt dates archery: October 6 - November 2, 2007 (except Sundays)
  • Application due: August 31, 2007

Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge Series # 207

Muzzleloader hunting for white-tailed deer on the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Essex, King George and Richmond counties for the dates listed below. Hunt tracts include: Hutchinson (Essex County); Toby’s Point (King George County); Laurel Grove, Tayloe, Wilna, Wright (Richmond County). Applicants may apply for multiple hunt dates. Each successful applicant will be allowed one guest. Please note: for successful applicants there will be an additional hunt fee of $10/day per hunter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Successful applicants will be notified by U.S. mail on where to mail hunt fee. Applications for unfilled hunt slots will be accepted (on a walk-in basis only) during regular business hours, October 22 - November 9, 2007.

  • More information: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/rappahannock/hunting.html or (804) 333-1470.
  • Hunt dates muzzleloader: November 3, 9, 10, 2007
  • Application due:August 31, 2007

Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge Series # 208

Firearms hunting for white-tailed deer on the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Essex, King George and Richmond counties for the dates listed below. Hunt tracts include: Hutchinson (Essex County); Toby’s Point (King George County); Laurel Grove, Tayloe, Wilna, Wright (Richmond County). Applicants may apply for multiple hunt dates. Each successful hunter will be allowed one guest. Please note: for successful applicants there will be an additional hunt fee of $10/day per hunter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Successful applicants will be notified by U.S. mail on where to mail hunt fee. Applications for unfilled hunt slots will be accepted (on a walk-in basis only) during regular business hours, October 22 - November 30, 2007.

  • More information: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/rappahannock/hunting.html or (804) 333-1470.
  • Hunt dates firearms: November 17, 23, 24, 29, 30; December 1, 2007
  • Application due: August 31, 2007

Presquile National Wildlife Refuge Series # 209

Firearms hunting for white-tailed deer on the Presquile National Wildlife Refuge in Chesterfield County for the dates listed below. Presquile is an island in the James River near Hopewell, Virginia. Hunters must provide their own boat access to the island and hunting gear. Boat launch access to the refuge is from Deep Bottom public boat ramp (Henrico County) or Hopewell Marina (launch fee collected on site), City of Hopewell. Please note: for successful applicants there will be an additional hunt fee of $10/day per hunter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Successful applicants will be notified by U.S. mail on where to mail hunt fee.

  • More information: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/presquile/hunting.html or (804) 829-9020.
  • Hunt dates firearms: November 19, 24, 26, 2007
  • Application due: August 31, 2007

James River National Wildlife Refuge Series # 210

Archery hunting for white-tailed deer on the James River National Wildlife Refuge in Prince George County for the dates listed below. Please note: for successful applicants there will be an additional hunt fee of $50/season to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Successful applicants will be notified by U.S. mail on where to mail hunt fee. More information: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/jamesriver/hunting.html or (804) 829-9020.

  • Hunt dates archery: October 6-27, 2007 (except Sundays)
  • Application due: August 31, 2007

Radford Army Ammunition Plant Deer Hunts Series # 211

Hunt quality white-tailed deer at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RAAP) in Pulaski County. Bow hunting and shotgun hunting are allowed. Hunters and the day they will hunt are selected by computer drawing. Applications are limited to one hunter per year. The application is found on page 68. New! Applicants who are drawn to hunt will be required to submit documentation of a background check by local law enforcement to the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. See FAQs for details.

Multi-Species WMA Hunts

Cavalier and Dismal Swamp Tract WMA Hunts (formerly Dismal Swamp WMA) Series # 301

Hunt white-tailed deer and any other legal game species in season during the General Deer Firearm season in the City of Chesapeake. A total of 40 hunters are selected for each set of hunt dates. Each successful applicant will be allowed one guest. No center fire rifles permitted. Note: The Dismal Swamp Tract of the Cavalier Wildlife Management Area is a separate parcel of land and not to be confused with the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

  • Hunt dates firearm: October 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, October 29, November 3, Nov.5-10, 12-17, 19-24, 26-30.

Featherfin WMA Series # 302

Hunt any game species in season on the Featherfin WMA in Appomattox, Buckingham, and Prince Edward Counties. A total of 14 hunters are selected for each set of hunt days. Each successful applicant will be allowed one guest. Hunter quota restrictions do not apply on open hunting season dates other than those listed below. A special 4-pt. antler rule is posted and applies during all open deer seasons.

  • Hunt dates: Nov. 3-7, Nov. 8-10, Nov. 12-14, Nov. 15-17, Nov. 19-21, Nov. 22-24, Nov. 26-28, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 3-5, Dec. 6-8, Dec. 10-12, Dec. 13-15, Dec. 17-19, Dec. 20-22, Dec. 24-26, Dec. 27-29, Dec. 31-Jan. 2, Jan. 3-5.
  • Applications due: August 31, 2007

2008 Spring Turkey Hunts

Featherfin WMA Series # 401

Hunt spring gobblers on the Featherfin WMA in Appomattox, Buckingham, and Prince Edward Counties. A total of 6 hunters are selected to hunt during each set of hunt days. Successful applicants will be entitled to bring 1 guest. April 5, 2008 is a youth turkey hunting day. Adults are not permitted to carry firearms on this day. To apply for the YOUTH HUNTING DAY applicants must be licensed adults 18 years old or older. The successful applicant may chaperone one youth 15 years of age or younger on April 5th. Hunter quota restrictions are not in effect from May 5th-May 17th.

  • Hunt dates: April 5, 2008 (Youth Day), April 12-16 (no Sunday hunting), April 17-19, April 21-23, April 24-26, April 28-30, May 1-3.
  • Applications due: October 5, 2007

Amelia WMA Series # 402

Hunt spring gobblers on the Amelia WMA in Amelia County. A total of 3 hunters are selected to hunt during each set of hunt days. Successful applicants will be entitled to bring 1 guest. April 5, 2008 is a youth turkey hunting day. Adults are not permitted to carry firearms on this day. To apply for the YOUTH HUNTING DAY applicants must be licensed adults 18 years old or older. The successful applicant may chaperone one youth 15 years of age or younger onApril 5th. Hunter quota restrictions are not in effect from May 5th-May 17th.

  • Hunt dates: April 5, 2008 (Youth Day), April 12-16 (no Sunday hunting), April 17-19, April 21-23, April 24-26, April 28-30, May 1-3.
  • Applications due: October 5, 2007

Mockhorn Island WMA Spring Turkey Hunts Series #403

Hunt spring gobblers on the GATR Tract of Mockhorn Island WMA, Northampton County. The GATR Tract is the mainland part of Mockhorn Island WMAon the Eastern Shore. A total of one hunter is selected for each hunt segment. Each successful applicant will be allowed two guests. April 5, 2008 is a youth turkey hunting day. Adults are not permitted to carry firearms on this day. To apply for the YOUTH HUNTING DAY applicants must be licensed adults 18 years old or older. The successful applicant may chaperone one youth 15 years of age or younger on April 8. Hunter quota restrictions are not in effect from May 5-May 17.

  • Hunt dates: April 7 (Youth Day), April 12-16 (no Sunday hunting), April 17-19, April 21-23 , April 24-26 , April 28-30, May 1-3.
  • Applications due: October 5, 2007.

Bear

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Series #501

Shotgun (slugs only) hunting for black bears on Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in designated areas of the Virginia portion of the refuge for the dates listed below. A total of 50 hunters will be selected to hunt. Each hunter will be allowed to bring one guest. A maximum harvest limit of 20 bears is imposed on this hunt. Please note: for successful applicants and their guests there will bean additional hunt fee of: $50 for each hunter (permit holder $50 and guest $50) to U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Successful applicants will be notified by U.S. mail on where to mail the hunt fee.

  • Hunt dates: November 30 and December 1, 2007
  • Application due: October 6, 2007

Small Game - Dove

New Kent Forestry Center Dove Hunts Series #601

Hunt doves on designated fields at the Department of Forestry Center in Providence Forge. Hunt dates are opening day, Labor Day and the second Saturday of the dove season. Twenty hunters will be randomly selected for each hunt date. Hunts start at 12:00 noon and end at 5:00 p.m. Selected hunters may bring one guest. Dogs are allowed.

  • Hunt dates: September 1, 3, 8, 2007
  • Application due: August 1, 2007

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.