This is what the DGIF website says about Sunday Hunting. Hunting is allowed on Sundays except under the following circumstances: Within 200 yards of a house of worship or any accessory structure thereof. To hunt or kill any deer or bear with a gun, firearm, or other weapon with the aid or assistance of dogs.

The Virginia General Assembly passed Senate Bill 8, which affords the opportunity for public lands to be hunted on Sunday if allowed by the public landowner. Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB8 in April and the new law became effective on July 1. DWR has been working with public landowners to understand how Sunday hunting will be implemented on their lands

Q: Do I still need written permission to hunt on private lands on Sunday? A: No. The Sunday hunting law was changed to remove the requirement that hunters have specific written permission from private landowners to hunt on Sunday. The general requirement to have written permission from the landowner when hunting posted property remains in effect.

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