Frederick County
Valley Virginia
Frederick County is located in the northern Shenandoah Valley around Winchester with a mix of agricultural land and forested ridges. The county offers productive deer and turkey hunting, particularly along the mountain ridges bordering West Virginia. Frederick is within the CWD management area, and special regulations apply for deer harvest and carcass handling.
CWD Management Area
Frederick County is within the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Area. Special regulations apply including mandatory testing requirements and carcass movement restrictions. Check VDGIF for current CWD rules.
Game Available
Deer Hunting
Zone
West of Blue Ridge
Public Acreage
~15,000 acres
Counties west of the Blue Ridge have more restrictive bag limits with limited either-sex days. Antler point restrictions may apply. Check current regulations for specifics.