Widewater State Park Hunts

About

Widewater State Park Hunts is a managed hunting program at Widewater State Park in Stafford County, Virginia, approximately 40 miles south of Washington, D.C. The program offers controlled deer hunts including shotgun hunts (non-lead slugs only) and archery-only hunts on designated dates during the fall and early winter hunting season. The park hosts an annual Novice Hunter Workshop for hunters age 18 and older, where participants are paired one-on-one with experienced mentors from the Department of Wildlife Resources. This educational program provides supplemental training and hands-on experience for new hunters. This is NOT a campground or overnight accommodation. Reservations for hunts are made through the Virginia State Parks reservation system at a $15 non-refundable fee per day. Participants must have valid hunter safety certification and follow all Virginia game laws, including wearing blaze orange/pink and maintaining 100-yard distances from buildings and roads.

Directions

From I-95, take Aquia Harbor Exit 143A, then go north on U.S. 1 (Jefferson Davis Hwy). Turn right onto Telegraph Rd (Route 637), then onto Widewater Rd (Route 611). Widewater Rd becomes Arkendale Rd (Route 633) after about four miles. Turn left onto Brent Point Rd (Route 658). The park is located in several parcels on Brent Point Rd.