Virginia whitetails is a fast growing group of hunters who share a love for whitetail hunting, virginia, and big bucks. Deer reduction zones, previously called urban zones, are in designated locations only. Its getting close to deer hunting season in virginia again and you want to make sure you dont repeat last year. The hunting of whitetailed deer in west virginia is a cultural, social, and economic phenomenon that transcends all other types of hunting in the state. It shall be lawful to hunt deer during the early special archery season with archery equipment or a slingbow from the first saturday in october through the friday prior to the third monday in november, both dates inclusive.
From fertile farm land to heavy timbered draws, to open pastures and tree choked fence lines. Eithersex deer hunting days east of the blue ridge. West virginia deer muzzleloader stamps class rm must be. It will also continue to be unlawful to hunt or kill any deer or bear with a.
The start of deer season in the state of virginia depends on two things. Throw in the reasonable price of overthecounter deer tags, and west virginia becomes a viable option for the diy bowhunter who wants to get away from it all without breaking the bank. Except as provided in the subsection a of this section, deer of either sex may be taken full season during the general firearms deer season within the incorporated limits of any city or town, state park, national wildlife refuge, or military installation that allows deer hunting or within any common interest community participating in the. Posted on november 26, 2014 by deltaoperatorman west virginias muzzleloader deer season runs dec. The time period differs in different counties and regions around the state. Specific laws and regulations are found in the code of virginia or the dgif fisheries, wildlife, and boating regulations. My dad and i both got bucks so it was an awesome morning. Posted on december 18, 2014 by vanessa torres west virginia division of. Opening morning for the 2014 maryland rifle season. Hunting law change expected to lower virginia deer population. That represents an increase of 27,493 deer taken over the previous season.
In those 49 seasons, the2014 harvest ranks 24 th overall and was quite similar to the 2011 season when 9,190 gobblers were checked in. For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the virginia department of game and inland fisheries. It will also continue to be unlawful to hunt or kill any deer or bear with a gun, firearm, or other weapon with the aid or assistance of dogs on sundays. Wv dnr expects good buck season, despite scattered whitetail herds november. In virginia, you can hunt several types of big game. Youth deer hunting day is september 29 statewide for deer hunters aged 5 and under if accompanied by an adult and when in compliance with. There is no early muzzleloading season in the cities of chesapeake, virginia beach, or suffolk east of the dismal swamp line since it occurs during the general firearms season. Casey was one of the very first followers of star city whitetails back in 2012 and i noticed early on that he was a quality deer hunter, but his knack for finding sheds blew me away. I am looking for a hunt club within an hour and a half drive from virginia beach. All seasons, bag limits, and other laws and regulations also continue to apply. Antlerless deer may only be taken on designated eithersex deer hunting days. Species info archery endorsement required for archery hunting north zone bag limit 5 deer, no more than 2 bucks, all seasons combined.
Bears must weigh at least 100 pounds live or minimum 75 pounds field dressed. The fishing conditions this time of year in virginia are tough, so i resulted to some hunting. Virginia has always been over looked, and nearly forgotten about, as a state from which world class whitetails can be harvested. The legal times for hunting deer in virginia are quite complex, and youll need to consult the regulations and study them carefully. November 16 through 30 in the counties including the cities and towns within of augusta. Special antlerless season only in counties that initially had a quota of 4, which are now indicated in green on the map updated september 2019 see pg 30 in the hunting and trapping guide. View the most recent content of whitetail times magazine. Our members have made a total of 9,306 posts in 12,220 threads. During this season only antlerless deer may be taken.
But now is the time when hunters can take advantage of the post rut deer hunting conditions and tag a trophy whitetail. Deer hunting experiences a big drop powhatan today richmond. If mldp antlerless tags have been issued for a property. With hunting season just around the corner, hundreds of thousands of hunters in west virginia are preparing to head into the woods. The virginia department of game and inland fisheries is projecting deer hunting season numbers for 2014 could be down as much as 30. Virginia deer hunts is an exclusive deer hunting outfitter located in nelson county, virginia. Youth season is october 19 to 20 and december 26 to 27. Participation in wvs october antlerlessdeer season often. Hunting law change expected to lower virginia deer population the earn a buck program has hunters taking more does this hunting season. Special youth and apprentice deer regulation applies statewide. Virginia hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Hunting, obvious to any native west virginian, has always been an important part of our culture here in the mountain state. Mccoy says three reasons stood out as to why deer were so scarce in the hills and hollows of extreme southern west virginia 50 years ago. In 2014, virginias deer harvest fell to its lowest level since 2000 192,278 animals were killed during hunting season, according to the department of game and inland fisheries.
The 2014 general assembly passed legislation that was signed by. Deer of either sex may be taken full season during the early and late archery deer seasons, including the cities of chesapeake, virginia beach and suffolk east of the dismal swamp line. We allow hunting of waterfowl as defined by the virginia waterfowl hunting guide and rail during the state seasons on designated areas of the refuge within wildcat marsh, morris island, assawoman island, and metompkin island divisions in accordance with state regulations. This total included 89,728 antlered bucks, 12,572 button bucks, and 77,821. The state sets different hunting seasons for taking deer by archery weapons and taking deer with muzzleloaders. Bow hunting virginia deer hunter uploaded a video 6 years ago 12.
Vdgif hunting and trapping fort ap hill isportsman. The 20 take included 106,230 antlered bucks compared to 96,853 in 2012. How coronavirus will affect 2020 hunting seasons big deer. Get the latest information about vdhas involvement in current legislative matters surrounding deer hunting in virginia. West virginia deer muzzleloader stamps class rm must be purchased before dec. West virginias 4 archeryonly deer counties big deer. In 1972, west virginia dnr officials decided to close mcdowell county to firearm hunting for deer. We lease and own tracts in many counties all across northern virginia and western virginia, covering more than 22,000 acres in this wonderful hunting region. Check out the results of the finest harvests from last season by clicking on the link. West virginia buck firearms season harvest, 20142018. If mldp antlerless tags have been issued for a property, harvest is by mldp tag only and all antlerless deer must be tagged with a. Deer hunting firearms seasons virginia hunting seasons. While most deer hunting is legal on sunday in virginia, dog hunting is still banned on sunday. Mldp if mldp buck tags have been issued for a property, harvest is by mldp tag only and all bucks must be tagged with a mldp tag.
Approximately half of the states 55 counties close their schools during the entire first week of the traditional buck season. Virginia deer hunting forecast for 2014 this past season virginia hunters tagged a total of 242,734 deer. Archery and crossbow seasons run from september 28 to december 31. General information legal methods and restrictions. Deer hunters in west virginia harvest 37,277 bucks during the buck firearms season ammoland inc. Deer hunters in west virginia harvest 37,277 bucks during. When post rut deer hunting rolls around, many hunters are burned out or frustrated by not tagging out in the early season. James kroll and pat hogan discuss ways to help control predators on deer hunting property. Deer hunting with dogs end of the season hunt 20 duration. Dnr officials are hoping for cool, clear weather during the oct. Deer hunting with dogs in sussex virginia virginia deer hunter uploaded a.
Granted last year the whole state of virginia was effected by an outbreak of blue tongue that cut the deer population by 40%, but you want to increase your chances of getting a buck continue reading. This region of virginia, is known for grass fed cattle and other livestock. Individual archer standards how to apply archery quali fications. Denotes earn a buck eab county antlered deer may be taken every day of the season. Deer of either sex may be taken full season in the incorporated limits of any city or town in virginia that allows firearms deer hunting except in the cities of chesapeake, suffolk, and virginia beach, but only with the specific weapons authorized by each individual city or town. It is a passion of mine to take kids that do not grow up in a setting where you experience turkeys in your backyard, deer feeding in the fields, baby rabbits nested in your flowerbeds, or listening to quail and dove. A 179 58inch typical came from fauquier county, virginia, two years ago. Spring gobbler season began in 1966 on our wildlife management areas wma and went statewide in 1968. Antlerless deer may also be taken by hunting license tags during designated periods in the general season, see general season section below for specific dates. Bulletin 2014 west virginia division of natural resources. Take note that, as of last season, liquid deer scents that contain actual deer urine are outlawed in virginia as a guard against the spread of cwd. The 2014 spring gobbler harvest was 9,128 birds table 1, which was 18. Special restrictions apply to specific firearms use during this season.
During the 201617 deer hunting season, hunters killed 180,121 deer in virginia. Post rut deer hunting tips deer hunting tips va outdoors. Virginia whitetail deer hunters vawdh public group facebook. Clarke and floyd counties and on private lands in frederick county. Has anyone else had a tough season this year where i. West virginia garners a solid b, not so much for trophy buck potential, but for its wealth of public land and deer hunting opportunity. Good weather usually results in better hunter turnout and a. Legal hunting hours in virginia are 30 minutes prior to sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset.
The amendments incorporate hunting on sundays into the various deer hunting seasons and allow the use of muzzleloading pistols to hunt deer during muzzleloading gun hunting season, pursuant to legislation enacted in the 2014 session of the general assembly. In virginia, shed seeking season begins in january and typically lasts through spring gobbler season. Yes, i just used virginia and big bucks in the same sentence. When hunting any species during a firearms deer season and on youthapprentice deer hunting weekend. Antlered deer may be taken every day of the season. Official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license official site of the west virginia division of natural resources, wv state parks, and wv hunting and fishing license. For todays video i decided to change things up a bit and go deer hunting. Archery groups are permitted to conduct deer management at their assigned site monday through saturday during the archery program season. Archery deer seasons early archery season october 5 through november 15. Home virginia deer hunters association deer hunting. Canceling these gatherings of deer hunters and sportsmen out of an abundance of caution will heavily impact local economies, but with so much fear and uncertainty in the world right now, its the prudent thing to do.
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