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Hunting

Hunting on the refuge is by permit, and only for white-tailed deer.  We only offer still hunting opportunities - we do not permit hunting with dogs on the refuge.

We do not offer hunting for turkey, fox, raccoon, squirrel, quail, dove, waterfowl, or any other small or upland game at this time.  Additionally, we do not permit trapping on the refuge.

For 2008 hunt information, click on the appropriate link below.

ARCHERY               MUZZLELOADING               FIREARMS

To apply for the lottery, go to:  www.vaquotahunts.com
Please Note:  The lottery website will not be available until July 1, 2008!


WALK-IN REGISTRATION

Walk-in registration will be available to fill hunt slots not filled in the lottery.  Applications will be accepted Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., as follows:

Archery - beginning Tuesday, September 30
Muzzleloading - beginning Tuesday, October 21
Firearms - beginning Tuesday, October 21

IMPORTANT CHANGES:

In an effort to be fairer to all walk-in applicants and to more equitably distribute available hunt slots, we have changed our walk-in registration procedures. 

Hunters coming in for walk-in registration may sign up one (and only one) hunting companion, providing the hunter brings the companion's application and signed permit regulations.  Please Note:  The hunting companion must sign his/her own permit regulations!  In addition, walk-in applicants may only sign up for one day of each type of hunt (archery, muzzleloading, firearms).  If the applicant wants to sign up for more days, he/she must go to the end of the line and wait to sign up for additional days following the same procedures.

Walk-in Application

Hunt Permit Conditions


MORE 2008 HUNT INFORMATION:

Hunt Times and Sunrise/Sunset Info

Map of Hunt Unit Locations

Directions to Hunt Units


HUNTING MAPS BY REFUGE UNIT

Franklin Unit Tayloe Unit
Hutchinson Unit Thomas Unit
Laurel Grove Unit Toby's Point Unit
Mothershead Unit Wilna Unit
Port Royal Unit Wright Unit


For information about other hunting opportunities in your area, please visit the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries website.

Last Updated: August 16, 2008
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Eastern Virginia Rivers NWR Complex
P.O. Box 1030
Warsaw, VA 22572

Office: (804) 333-1470
Fax: (804) 333-3396
E-mail: Rappahannock River Valley NWR

 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Rappahannock River Valley NWR
P.O. Box 1030
Warsaw, VA 22572

Office: (804) 333-1470
Fax: (804) 333-3396
E-mail: Rappahannock River Valley NWR