Virginia Bird Hunting

Seasons Span October 26 – February 8, 2025

Resident License Fees:

$23

Non-Resident License Fees:

$111
3-Day $60

State Drought Monitor – Upland hunting conditions are often highly dependent upon moisture for both habitat production and bird survival.

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*prior to hunting, always verify all local rules and regulations with the appropriate state agencies beause these laws are continually changing and are often area specific



Ruffed Grouse

Virginia Ruffed Grouse Season

West of I-95: October 26 – February 8, 2025

 Limits: 3 per day

*in select areas

Woodcock

Virginia Woodcock Season

November 11 – November 30 and December 27 – January 20, 2025

Limits: 3 per day, 9 possession

Bobwhite Quail

Virginia Bobwhite Quail Season

November 9 – January  31, 2025

 Limits: 6 per day

*closed west of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Escape Velocity

Escape Velocity

I’ve been feeling uneasy. It’s been this way, more or less, for over a year.  I went into last upland season feeling rushed and…