Rich in diverse natural resources and a terrain spanning from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, the Old Dominion is an ideal home for sportsmen and women. Founded in 1607, Virginia has been at the forefront of American history from Patrick Henry’s iconic Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death Speech to the British Surrender at Yorktown. The diverse habitats in the Commonwealth provide numerous sporting opportunities for hunters, anglers, trappers, and recreational shooters. Popular species pursued in Virginia include white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey, various species of waterfowl, bobwhite quail, ruffed grouse, rabbit, and squirrels. In 2022, Virginia held its first elk hunt in modern history. Anglers will find diverse opportunities, from chasing striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay to fly fishing for brookies in the mountains.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Virginia, please contact:
Virginia State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Mark Warner
Representative
Ben Cline
Representative
Morgan Griffith
Representative
Jen Kiggans
Representative
Abigail Spanberger
Representative
Rob Wittman
Virginia Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Glenn Youngkin
Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
Delegate
Betsy Carr
Delegate
Buddy Fowler
News Alerts
Aug 26 2024
East Coast Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucuses Continue to Hammer Away on the NARW Vessel Strike Reduction Rule
Why It Matters: As America’s original conservationists, sportsmen and women understand the importance of...
Dec 18 2023
New Sportsmen’s Caucus Leaders Added in Virginia
Why It Matters: Representing the interests of hunters and anglers of the Commonwealth at...
Oct 10 2023
Governors Across the Southeast Recognize the Contributions of Sportsmen and Women to Conservation
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated...
Oct 02 2023
Urban Archery Seasons Provide Expanded Hunting Opportunities in the Southeast
Why It Matters: As deer seasons are opening across the Southeast, sportsmen and women...
Jan 30 2023
Virginia Predator Contest Bill Defeated in Committee
Why It Matters: Predator hunting tournament bans are often the tip of spear for anti-hunting interests...
Nov 14 2022
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Supports U.S. Forest Service Habitat Project in Virginia
Why It Matters: Despite the importance of young forests to a variety of wildlife...
Oct 18 2022
Public Comment Period Open for Two U.S. Forest Service Habitat Projects in Virginia
Why It Matters: Early successional habitats are lacking on George Washington and Jefferson National...
Oct 03 2022
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
Why It Matters: Governor Youngkin’s membership in the GSC expands the network of pro-sportsmen...
Jul 25 2022
Sunday Hunting – Finally A Reality for Virginia’s Hunters
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Director Why It Matters: Sunday hunting restrictions are Blue...
May 09 2022
Looking Back on a Busy Legislative Session for Sportsmen’s Issues
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Director Why It Matters: The passage of the Sunday...
Mar 07 2022
Virginia Public Lands Sunday Hunting Headed to the Governor’s Desk
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorWhy It Matters: Senate Bill 8 is the...
Jan 31 2022
Virginia Public Lands Sunday Hunting Legislation on the Move
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorWhy it Matters: After public lands Sunday hunting...
Nov 01 2021
Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources Adopts Resolution Supporting Sunday Hunting on Public Lands
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director HighlightsWhy It Matters: The Virginia Board of...
Jan 11 2021
Public Lands Sunday Hunting Legislation Introduced in Virginia
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn January 4, Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Delegate...
Apr 13 2020
Virginia: Active Session for the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorUnder the leadership of Senator Emmett Hanger and Delegate James Edmunds, the...
Mar 16 2020
Virginia: Pro-Sportsmen’s Bills Signed into Law
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant Director Virginia’s 2020 legislative session concluded with pro-sportsmen’s bills...
Mar 02 2020
Virginia: Menhaden Conservation Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn February 27, legislation that would transfer authority...
Jan 20 2020
Virginia: Public Lands Sunday Hunting Legislation Introduced
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn January 16, Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Delegate James...
Jan 13 2020
Virginia: Legislation Filed to Increase Penalties for Wildlife Violations
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn January 8, Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Member...
Dec 16 2019
Virginia: CSF Participates in Agency Advisory Group Meeting
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn November 11, the Virginia Department of Game...
Jun 10 2019
Virginia: Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Executive Director Appointed
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn May 30, the Virginia Board of Game...
Apr 29 2019
Virginia: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Supports Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt
Contact: John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn April 27, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF)...
Mar 25 2019
Virginia and West Virginia: Wanton Waste Legislation Advances
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerLegislation intended to curb poaching by prohibiting wanton...
Feb 25 2019
Virginia: Caucus Partners Host Wild Game Chili Cook-Off
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn February 21, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Feb 19 2019
Virginia: Stationary Blind Legislation Defeated
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerTwo bills, SB 1725 and HB 2658 that...
Feb 04 2019
Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Bills on Resident Licenses, Among Others
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerThe bipartisan and bicameral Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Jan 22 2019
Virginia: Sportsmen’s Caucus and Partners Discuss Sportsmen’s Priorities in 2019
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn January 17, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Jul 20 2018
Virginia: Inaugural Sportsmen’s Caucus Retreat a Resounding Success
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerOn July 12, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Jun 22 2018
Virginia: Proposed Ordinance to Increase Discharge Distance Tabled
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States MangerOn June 21, the Loudoun County Board of...
Apr 13 2018
Virginia: 2018 Legislative Session Adjourns with Sportsmen’s Bills Signed into Law
By John Culclasure, Central Appalachian States ManagerThe Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus ended a successful...
Jan 25 2018
Virginia: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Commences 2018 Legislative Session
On January 18, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held the first of its weekly...
Jan 26 2017
Virginia: Invasive Species Subject of Sportsmen’s Caucus Meeting
On January 19, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus met to examine the management of...
Jun 26 2014
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce that Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ralph...
Mar 06 2014
Virginia: Final Caucus Meeting of 2014
With Virginia's 2014 legislative session coming to a close, the Virginia Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus...
Mar 06 2014
Sunday Hunting Restrictions Lifted in Virginia
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has signed Sunday hunting into law, allowing Virginia to join...
Feb 20 2014
Virginia: Sunday Hunting Heads to Governor’s Desk
HB 1237, sponsored by Delegate Todd Gilbert and cosponsored by many members of the...
Feb 06 2014
Virginia: Sunday Hunting Bill Awaiting Senate Vote
SB 154, sponsored by Senator Phillip Puckett, and cosponsored by 16 other senators, including...
Jan 24 2014
Virginia: Sunday Hunting Legislation Passes House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Comm
Sunday Hunting legislation (H.B. 1237) was reported out of the Virginia House Agriculture, Chesapeake...
Mar 13 2013
Virginia –Two Pro-Sportsmen Angling Bills Signed into Law
On February 22, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Bob McDonnell signed two pro-sportsmen angling...
Latest policy updates
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Reports and Data
Jan 01 2022
Virginia: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Virginia: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Virginia
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Virginia
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Virginia
Virginia sportsmen and women could fill both Richmond International Raceway and Martinsville Speedway nearly...
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