Virginia Turkey Season 2026
Virginia turkey season dates start with Oct 4-Nov 14, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Virginia's listed 2026 turkey season runs Oct 4-Nov 14, 2026.
Youth/Apprentice Fall Weekend Wild Turkey opens Oct 11, 2026 and closes Oct 12, 2026.
Fall Firearms Wild Turkey opens Oct 18, 2026 and closes Oct 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Virginia DWR.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Fall Firearms
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Fall firearms turkey season is closed in these areas.
Zone: Arlington County and cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach
Wild Turkey
Archery
Oct 4-Nov 14, 2025
Archery tackle only. Broadhead widths must be at least 7/8-inch wide or expand upon impact to 7/8-inch.
Zone: Statewide except areas with closed firearm season on turkey
Wild Turkey
Youth/Apprentice
Oct 11-12, 2025
Youth and Apprentice Fall Turkey Hunting Weekend. Youth hunters 15 and under or apprentice license holders must be accompanied by adult 18+ with valid VA hunting license.
Zone: Statewide in counties, cities, and areas with a fall turkey season
Wild Turkey
Fall Firearms
Oct 18-Nov 27, 2025
Season dates: October 18–31 and November 27 only.
Zone: Albemarle, Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Greene, Highland, Madison, Page, and Rockingham counties
Wild Turkey
Youth/Apprentice Spring Weekend
Apr 4-5, 2026
Youth hunters 15 and under or apprentice license holders. Must be accompanied by adult 18+ with valid VA hunting license. Hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Youth/Apprentice
Apr 4-5, 2026
Youth and Apprentice Spring Turkey Hunting Weekend. Hunting hours from 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Youth 15 and under or apprentice license holders must be accompanied by adult 18+ with valid VA hunting license.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Firearms
Apr 11-26, 2026
Hunting hours: one-half hour before sunrise until 12 noon each day.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Firearms
Apr 27-May 16, 2026
Hunting hours: one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Unlawful to use electronic calls or dogs (except to track wounded/dead turkeys). Shotgun: no shot larger than #2 fine shot.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Archery
Oct 4-Nov 14, 2026
Archery tackle only. Broadhead widths must be at least 7/8-inch wide or expand upon impact to 7/8-inch.
Zone: Statewide except in areas where there is a closed firearm season on turkey
Wild Turkey
Youth/Apprentice Fall Weekend
Oct 11-12, 2026
Youth hunters 15 and under or apprentice license holders. Must be accompanied by adult 18+ with valid VA hunting license.
Zone: Statewide in counties, cities, and areas with a fall turkey season
Wild Turkey
Fall Firearms
Oct 18-31, 2026
Season dates: October 18-31 and November 27 only.
Zone: Albemarle, Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Greene, Highland, Madison, Page, and Rockingham counties