goose zone · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Resident Population Zone
Virginia, United States
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About Resident Population Zone
Resident Population Zone is a goose zone in Virginia, United States, set by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. It covers about 73,192 km² (28,260 mi²). Towns inside it include Richmond, Suffolk, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg and Blacksburg.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- RP
- Area
- 73,192 km²
- Area (miles)
- 28,260 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 9,963 km² of public or protected land inside it, 14% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 6,772 | 9% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,601 | 2% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 738 | 1% |
| National Park Service | 661 | under 1% |
| VA Department of Wildlife Resources | 620 | under 1% |
| VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation | 324 | under 1% |
| VA Dept of Forestry | 252 | under 1% |
| VA Army National Guard | 167 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 460 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cackling goose | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Dec 19, 2026 to Feb 21, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Dec 19, 2026 to Feb 21, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Dec 19, 2026 to Feb 21, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Feb 6, 2027 to Feb 6, 2027 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- CWD Disease Management Area 3
- Fall turkey area A (Oct 17-30, Nov 26) (fall turkey season area)
- Bear season area A (Southwest: early firearms Sep 28-30)
- Fall turkey area B (Oct 17-30, Nov 25-26, Nov 30 - Dec 26, Jan 9-23) (fall turkey season area)
- Bear season area B (firearms Nov 23 - Jan 2)
- Bear season area C (firearms Nov 27-29 and Dec 21 - Jan 2)
- Fall turkey area C (Oct 17-30, Nov 25-26, Nov 30 - Dec 12) (fall turkey season area)
- Fall turkey area D (Oct 17-30, Nov 25-26, Nov 30 - Dec 12, Jan 9-23) (fall turkey season area)
- Bear season area D (firearms Nov 30 - Jan 2)
- East of the Blue Ridge (deer region)
- Outside the elk lottery area: any elk during open deer seasons (elk zone)
- West of the Blue Ridge (deer region)
What HuntGrid shows for Resident Population Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Resident Population Zone (goose zone)?
About 73,192 km² (28,260 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Resident Population Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 9,963 km² of public or protected land, 14% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Resident Population Zone?
This page lists 9 seasons a person has checked against Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Resident Population Zone?
In the same unit system: Atlantic Population Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau. Licence: Zones defined by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the federal frameworks (MGBHM-2026-02); geometry public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.