Hunting & Trapping Regulations
Related Resources
July 2007 - June 2008
- 2007-2008 Hunting & Trapping Regulations PDF - See "What's New for 2007-2008" for Updates (4.2 MB)
- What's New for 2007-2008
- Licenses and Permits
- Definitions
- Public Hunting Lands
- Hunting on Private Property
- General Hunting Regulations
- Local Firearms Ordinances, Laws, and Regulations
- Bear, Deer and Turkey Tag Validation and Checking Requirements
- Sunrise & Sunset Timetable (PDF)
Seasons
Planning for Next Hunting Season? View 2008 Season Opening Dates »
Listed below are dates for the 2007-2008 season. Please see the link above for upcoming 2008-2009 season opening dates.
Big Game
Small Game
Webless Migratory Gamebirds
Waterfowl
- Waterfowl Blind Laws
- Waterfowl Baiting Regulations
- HIP (Harvest Information Program)
- Virginia Migratory Waterfowl Conservation Stamp
Furbearers
Furbearer Trapping Seasons
This Web site contains general information. Specific laws and regulations are found in the Code of Virginia or the DGIF Fisheries, Wildlife, and Boating Regulations. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.