Virginia State Parks, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, offer a variety of hunting opportunities, including reservation-only hunts and open hunting, throughout the season. Hunters can reserve stands or zones on a first-come, first-served basis at hunts across Virginia.

Muzzleloading and archery hunts will be held at James River State Park in Buckingham County, Nov. 7-8, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 16; Muzzleloading-only hunts will be held at James River State Park in Buckingham County, Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 12-13, with the reservation period beginning Sept. 16. Hunters may reserve preferred days and stands or zones by paying in advance $15 per day by calling the Virginia State Parks Customer Service Center, (800) 933-7275 (PARK). Reservations will be accepted until all slots are taken at each hunt, up to two days prior to the hunt, provided hunters can complete the payment before the day of the hunt. Some hunts require special qualifications or have special restrictions.

For information on hunting licenses, hunter safety education and hunting regulations, call the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at (804) 367-1000 or visit www.dgif.virginia.gov. For more information about hunting opportunities and programs in Virginia State Parks, or camping or cabin reservations, call (800) 933-7275 (PARK), or visithttp://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hunting.