I have family that lives in western Virginia. My father and I are talking about trying to head out there and hunt with them this fall. I went to VA's web page and started reading the regs. Am I correct that Muzzleloader season (early) runs from Nov 1-14 and then Rifle season goes from Nov 15-29 (later depending on county) We would be hunting in the Jefferson Nat Forest but I'm not sure of exactly what county. I could be either Wythe or Bland. Maybe Smyth but I don't think so. Last question would be on what licenses we would need. Am I correct that we need both a "hunting license" and a "big game license?" I know about no Sundays. Anything else we should no?

For what it's worth, I'd ask my family but he is my Great-Uncle and not much help on this kind thing. But he's my only family left that hunts in this area and he won't have too many more hunting trips left.