Washington County

Southwest Virginia

Washington County is a large mountain county in southwest Virginia centered on the city of Abingdon. The county's mix of valley farmland and mountain ridges supports strong deer, bear, and turkey populations. The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and surrounding national forest provide extensive public hunting land.

Game Available

Deer Bear Turkey Grouse Squirrel

Deer Hunting

Zone

West of Blue Ridge

Public Acreage

~50,000 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

Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area

WMA · 25,477 acres

DeerTurkeyBearGrouse

Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area

WMA · 6,400 acres

DeerTurkeyBearGrouse

Channels State Forest

State Forest · 3,060 acres

DeerTurkeyBearGrouse

Jefferson National Forest - Mount Rogers NRA

National Forest · 120,000 acres

DeerTurkeyBearGrouse