Highland County

Mountain Virginia

Highland County is Virginia's least populous county, known as 'Virginia's Switzerland' for its high mountain terrain. The county is one of the premier bear and deer hunting destinations in the state, with extensive national forest land. Highland's remote ridges and valleys provide some of the most pristine hunting experiences in the eastern United States.

Game Available

Bear Deer Turkey Grouse Squirrel

Deer Hunting

Zone

West of Blue Ridge

Public Acreage

~95,000 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.

Public Hunting Lands

Highland Wildlife Management Area

WMA · 14,283 acres

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George Washington National Forest - North Section

National Forest · 350,000 acres

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George Washington National Forest - Dry River Ranger District

National Forest · 156,000 acres

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Laurel Fork Special Management Area

Other · 10,000 acres

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Shenandoah Mountain

Other · 55,000 acres

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