Virginia · Public land & water · No lottery
Thompson WMA
Squirrels, Ruffed grouse
DWR identifies squirrels, ruffed grouse hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
- Area / county
- Fauquier County
- Access
- Open during listed seasons
- Agency-reported size
- 4,000 acres
License and access permit
Appropriate Virginia hunting license and applicable hunter education. A general access permit alone does not authorize hunting. Follow county method rules, legal hours and required blaze clothing.
When you can go
Use the current DWR small-game calendar for each listed species; dates differ for squirrels, rabbits, quail and grouse. Posted area or quota-period closures override general seasons.
Area restrictions
DWR describes grouse as scarce here; species listings do not guarantee sightings. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Plan with the official agency
The official property page identifies the listed small-game hunting. DWR small-game rules use purchased hunting licenses, rather than a species draw; this record excludes quota and special hunts.
No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.
Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. Property-specific DWR hunting description and official area map reviewed with statewide small-game rules. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.
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