Virginia · Mast reports
Virginia mast crop reports.
Virginia DOF runs one of the most consistent annual hard-mast surveys in the country. The state's three regions — Tidewater, Piedmont, and Mountains — produce different mast profiles, with chestnut oak dominating the mountains and white oak strongest in the Piedmont. VDWR uses VDOF's mast data to model deer-density and harvest expectations.
2025
good
Preliminary reports indicate strong statewide recovery, particularly in mountain chestnut oak.
2024
fair
VDOF survey indicated mixed recovery; red oak rebounded faster than white oak.
2023
poor
Major Mid-Atlantic white oak failure documented in VDOF survey. Deer concentrated heavily on remaining food sources statewide.
2022
good
Strong production statewide; mountain chestnut oak particularly strong.
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