Upcoming Events: Hunting

Offered by Central Virginia Chapter of Quail Forever, this event is designed for women who are curious about hunting but don’t know where to start. These beginner-friendly experiences offer hands-on instruction in firearm safety, hunting skills, and conservation, all in a supportive, no-pressure environment.

Led by passionate women mentors and guides, you’ll gain confidence in the field, connect with like-minded ladies, and learn how hunting plays a vital role in wildlife and habitat conservation—no experience or gear needed, just a willingness to learn.

Every attendee will receive a one-year membership to Quail Forever, education in conservation and species education, DWR regulations, parlances of the field, bird dog demo, field first aid, gear review and how to clean and prepare your harvest. Open to all women beginners, 16 years and up, current Quail Forever membership not required. No equipment is required.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Field 3, Hunting Workshop (any species/active hunt). This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.

This will be an opportunity to learn the art of trapping. We will provide you with the basic knowledge of trapping in Virginia. You will learn a lot in the time spent in class and in the field. Please dress for the weather, rain or shine. We will set some traps in the dirt. Please bring your lunch and water.

The purpose of the newly introduced Lancaster County Hunter-Landowner meetings is to provide a productive opportunity for hunters, private landowners, law enforcement, and other community stakeholders to positively collaborate with a local focus. Meeting goals include enhancing communication, building positive relationships, addressing concerns, and working together to develop solutions that will benefit the community. A conversation will be held on the benefits of establishing a local hunter/landowner committee in Lancaster County.

Learn proper game care after you harvest a deer. We will be learning how to skin, quarter, and process a deer for the freezer. The workshop will include discussion, demonstration, and hands-on practice on a legally harvested deer. Instruction provided by a seasoned hunter and DWR Hunter Education Instructor with formal training in meat processing.