Essex County

Eastern Virginia

Essex County is a rural Tidewater county on the Rappahannock River with flat terrain of farmland and pine-hardwood forests. The county supports strong deer and turkey populations and offers good waterfowl hunting along its river frontage. Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge provides public hunting access.

Game Available

Deer Turkey Waterfowl Dove Squirrel

Deer Hunting

Zone

East of Blue Ridge

Public Acreage

~5,000 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.

Public Hunting Areas

• Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge