Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Amelia County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
2,217 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
The WMA requires quota authorization during the opening day and following three weeks of spring turkey season; that period and turkey hunts are excluded here. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Wythe County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Ruffed grouse
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, ruffed grouse hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
7,500 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Mountain terrain and limited parking; use the marked public boundaries and designated parking. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Sussex County · Hunting
Gray & red squirrels
Public squirrel hunting within the WMA under its posted hunting seasons and designated-access rules.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Appropriate Virginia hunting license and hunter education where required.
Fox squirrels are prohibited. Avoid sensitive-habitat closures. Neighboring state forest access has different permit requirements.
Why this is included: The property is open to ordinary hunting; its 2026–2027 season sheet lists squirrel seasons without a draw requirement.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Prince Edward County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Fauquier & Culpeper counties · Hunting
Squirrels, rabbits & quail
Public small-game hunting in designated WMA areas during the applicable species season.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Appropriate Virginia hunting license, hunter education where required, and applicable local method rules.
Excludes the Hogue Tract’s restricted October–January access and separate special hunts. Check each species season before travel.
Why this is included: The agency describes ordinary public small-game hunting and hunting-license access. This entry covers that activity only, based on those listed requirements.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Charles City County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Smyth County, Russell County, Washington County, Tazewell County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Ruffed grouse
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, ruffed grouse hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Carroll County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
1,882 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Mecklenburg County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
All waterfowl hunts here use the quota system and are excluded; this record covers only the listed ordinary small game. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Patrick County, Henry County · Hunting
Squirrels
DWR identifies squirrels hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
5,321 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Managed waterfowl impoundments are closed to hunting. This record covers the WMA, not adjacent state-park or federal parcels. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Prince Edward County, Appomattox County, Buckingham County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
3,084 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
The spring turkey opening day and following three weeks are quota-only periods and are excluded from this record. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Bath County · Hunting
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.
13,428 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Rockbridge County · Hunting
Squirrels, Ruffed grouse, Rabbits
DWR identifies squirrels, ruffed grouse, rabbits hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
16,157 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Seasonal access roads may be gated; old logging roads provide foot access. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Fluvanna County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Roanoke County · Hunting
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.
7,190 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Washington County · Hunting
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.
6,400 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Highland County · Hunting
Squirrels, Ruffed grouse, Rabbits
DWR identifies squirrels, ruffed grouse, rabbits hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
14,283 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Buckingham County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
2,910 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Nelson County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
1,213 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Augusta County, Rockbridge County · Hunting
Squirrels, Ruffed grouse, Rabbits
DWR identifies squirrels, ruffed grouse, rabbits hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
17,152 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Seasonal access roads may be gated; old logging roads provide foot access. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Caroline County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Caroline County · Hunting
Squirrels, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
934 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Powhatan County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits, Quail
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits, quail hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
Use mapped public boundaries, designated access and posted area restrictions. This entry excludes big-game, quota and special hunts. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Isle of Wight County · Hunting
Squirrels, Rabbits
DWR identifies squirrels, rabbits hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
1,537 agency-reported acres
Season: 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.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
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.
No hunting or possession outside a vehicle with a rifle, muzzleloader, pistol or shotgun loaded with slugs; no shotgun slugs outside a vehicle. No firearm discharge within 100 yards of the boardwalk or nature trail. Check current species and county seasons before travel.
Why this is included: 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.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
