Amherst County
Piedmont Virginia
Amherst County stretches from the piedmont foothills up into the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering varied hunting terrain. The county is known for quality deer and turkey hunting, with bear hunting available in the higher elevations. Significant portions of the George Washington National Forest provide public access.
Game Available
Deer Hunting
Zone
East of Blue Ridge
Public Acreage
~32,000 acres
Counties east of the Blue Ridge generally have more liberal bag limits and additional either-sex days. Check current regulations for specific daily and season limits.