VA · Small Game
Rabbit / Hare (Cottontail / Snowshoe / Jack) in Virginia hunting regulations.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
What we know
Rabbit / Hare (Cottontail / Snowshoe / Jack) is general season in Virginia. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources sets season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Verify with the agency before hunting — Bield Hunt does not yet ship those specifics.
About the species
Cottontail rabbits, snowshoe hares, and jackrabbits cover most of the rabbit/hare hunting tradition. Cottontails are the brushy-edge species across most of the country. Snowshoe hares are the cyclic boreal-forest specialist. Jackrabbits are open-country Western hares and aren't true rabbits despite the name.
Most range states run liberal rabbit seasons with daily bag limits typically 4-6. Beagles are the traditional rabbit-hunting dog — running cottontails through brush in circles. Snowshoe hare hunting is largely a Northern New England, Adirondacks, and Great Lakes tradition. Jackrabbits are typically pursued with .22 rifles and air rifles in open country.
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Pattern rabbit / hare (cottontail / snowshoe / jack) in Virginia.
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