Public Hunting Managed Hunts & Workshops

Name: eRegulations
Price range: $

Note to Managed Hunt Applicants

Managed Hunts are generally by on-site random drawings or by application through the local Resource Office. Hunting opportunities are provided on various Department Wildlife Management Areas and National Wildlife Refuges.

Managed Waterfowl Hunts

Hog Island WMA September Waterfowl Hunts

Hunt resident Canada geese and teal when in season on the third and fourth Wednesdays in September until 11:00 a.m. A total of 10 parties of no more than 3 hunters per party will be selected each morning of the hunt. One vehicle per hunt party will be authorized through the security checkpoint. There are no blinds or decoys provided for these hunts. Drawing begins promptly at 4:15 a.m.

Hog Island WMA - October Youth Hunter Waterfowl Day

This hunt will now be administered by DWR’s R3 and Hunter’s Education programs. Please contact David Hennaman at [email protected] for more information.

Hog Island WMA - February Youth Hunter Waterfowl Day

This hunt will now be administered by DWR’s R3 and Hunter’s Education programs. Please contact David Hennaman at [email protected] for more information.

Princess Anne WMA Impoundments - September Canada Goose/Teal Hunts

This is an opportunity to hunt September Canada geese/teal on the Princess Anne WMA in Virginia Beach. The area’s impoundment system will be open on a first-come, first-served basis for half-day hunting on Saturdays only. Due to ongoing habitat management, the impoundments may not be flooded at this time. All hunters are required to stop hunting at 1:00 p.m. and have all decoys retrieved and be away from the impoundments by 2:00 p.m. Hunters are required to park in the designated parking areas off Munden Road. There are no blinds or decoys provided for these hunts.

Hunters may not occupy the area before 5:00 a.m.

Princess Anne WMA - Light Goose Conservation Order Season (Snow and Ross’ Geese)

This is an opportunity for hunters to hunt snow geese (light geese) at the Princess Anne WMA after the general duck season. The Princess