Nelson County
Piedmont Virginia
Nelson County spans from the piedmont to the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including portions of Wintergreen Resort and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The county offers excellent deer and turkey hunting, with productive bear hunting in the mountain zones. National forest and state lands provide public access at higher elevations.
Game Available
Deer Hunting
Zone
East of Blue Ridge
Public Acreage
~18,000 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.