Ride smart during hunting season. Be aware of the regulations that apply to where you are riding and don’t forget that bow season opens this weekend.
The following is a partial list of upcoming seasons for the more popular species. For a complete list and regulations consult the 2011-12 Hunting & Trapping Regulations and Information found on the DGIF website http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/
Archery
•Bear: Oct. 1 – Nov. 18.
•Bobcat: Oct. 1 – Oct. 31.
•Deer, Early Archery: Oct. 1 – Nov. 18.
•Turkey: Oct. 1 – Nov. 12
Firearms
- Coyote: Sept. 1 – March 10 public lands, continuous open season on private lands.
- Crow: Aug. 20 – March 17 Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday on Private Lands.
- Crow: Sept. 1 – March 10 Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday on public lands.
- Dove: Sept. 3 – Oct. 10, Oct. 25 – Nov. 5, Dec. 26 – Jan. 14.
- Duck, Coot, Merganser, & Gallinule: Oct. 6 – Oct. 10, Nov. 19 – Dec. 3, Dec. 10 – Jan. 28.
- Groundhog: Sept. 1 – March 10 public lands, continuous open season on private lands.
- Grouse: Oct. 29 – Feb. 11. West of I-95, closed East of I-95.
- Opossum: Oct. 15 – March 10.
- Raccoon: Oct. 15 – March 10.
- Rail: Sept. 10 – Oct. 1, Oct. 3 – Nov. 19.
- Sea Duck: Oct. 6 – Jan. 31.
- Skunk, Striped: Sept. 1 – March 10 on public land, continuous open season on private land. Spotted Skunk closed.
- Snipe: Oct. 6 – Oct. 10, Oct. 22 – Jan. 31.
- Snow Goose: Oct. 6 – Feb. 4.
- Squirrel: Sept. 3 – Jan. 31.
- Turkey: Oct. 29 – Nov. 11, Nov. 24, see regulations for last segment.
- Woodcock: Oct. 29 – Nov. 12, Dec. 16 – Jan. 14.
- Youth Turkey Hunting Day: Oct. 15.
- Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day: Oct. 22.
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