Upcoming Events: Shooting Sports

Our advanced course is to help experienced archers perfect their shot process. Instructors will work with archers on the mental game of archery and overcoming challenges on the shooting line! No equipment will be provided as this class will be focused on archers that have purchased their own archery equipment. Archers without their own equipment are strongly encouraged to sign up for the intermediate or intro course.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. 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 beginner-friendly class covers the fundamentals of archery, proper stance, shooting technique, and safe range etiquette. If you have your own archery equipment, feel free to bring what you have! Otherwise, all equipment will be provided.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.

This class is for archers that have learned the basics and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Equipment will be provided but archers are strongly encouraged to bring their own equipment. Our trained instructors will assist archers with both compound and recurve bows and help archers with the fine details of their shot process.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.

Our advanced course is to help experienced archers perfect their shot process. Instructors will work with archers on the mental game of archery and overcoming challenges on the shooting line! No equipment will be provided as this class will be focused on archers that have purchased their own archery equipment. Archers without their own equipment are strongly encouraged to sign up for the intermediate or intro course.

To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.

DWR is excited to announce our 2026 Annual Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Weekend Event!

Event sessions may include: Wildlife Identification/Nature Walk, Flyfishing/Fly Tying, Boating/Kayaking, Archery, Bow Fishing, Hiking, Photography, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Fire Building, Camping, Bear Safety, Wild Edibles, Intro to Hunting, Zipline, and Climbing Wall.

Please NOTE: Sessions are determined on a first-come-first-served basis. To increase your chances of getting the sessions you want, completing early registration is strongly encouraged! The event fee covers lodging, meals for the entire weekend, and the event T-shirt.

Click the "Register" button below for full details about how to sign up! Registration opens: July 15, 2026 at 8:00am