Public land & waterNo lottery
VA · Madison County, Greene 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.
10,326 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.
Eight separated tracts; respect private parcels and the adjacent national park boundary. 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
DWR identifies squirrels 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.
Private land · Public accessNo lottery
VA · Bedford County, Pittsylvania County · Hunting
Squirrels
DWR identifies squirrels hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
4,996 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.
Cooperatively managed Appalachian Power land; follow the separate Bedford and Pittsylvania county seasons and posted boundaries. No fires. 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, Ruffed grouse
DWR identifies squirrels, 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 · Fauquier 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.
4,000 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.
DWR describes grouse as scarce here; species listings do not guarantee sightings. 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 · Franklin 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.
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
DWR identifies squirrels hunting at this named management area. Use the area map to locate legal public parcels and access.
1,044 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 main access road is open to vehicles during hunting seasons and otherwise remains available on foot or bicycle. 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 · Pittsylvania 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.
2,748 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.
