Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge, in cooperation with the Mason Neck State Park, hosts an annual white-tailed deer hunt to manage the deer population on the site. The hunter success rate, coupled with the overall popularity of the large-scale hunt within Northern Virginia, is a huge factor in drawing hunters back each year. Hunts are generally scheduled for November and December. To purchase a hunt permit, each hunter must view an online orientation video that defines the rules of the hunt as well as the management objectives. All hunters are required to have a state hunting license and must show proficiency with firearms by qualifying at a firing range. The hunt qualifies through the Virginia鈥檚 Deer Management Assistance Program.
Hunt Dates: Tuesday November 18 and December 2, 2025
Scout Date: Sunday November 2, 2025, 9am-4pm
More information about the 2025 season:
Permits go on sale September 20, 2025. Orientation, and permit sales administered on
The 2025 Northern Virginia Managed Hunt Shotgun Qualification Card and Standards:
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