Mattaponi Wildlife Management Area

WMA · Caroline · Eastern Virginia

Mattaponi WMA is a small Coastal Plain area along the Mattaponi River in Caroline County. The area provides deer and turkey hunting in a mix of bottomland hardwoods and upland pine forests. The river frontage offers opportunities for waterfowl hunting during the migration season. Despite its smaller size, the varied habitats support diverse game populations, and the moderate distance from Richmond keeps pressure manageable.

Quick Facts

1,152

Acres

5

Game Types

Moderate

Pressure

WMA

Type

Game Available

Deer Turkey Waterfowl Squirrel Dove

Terrain

Coastal Plain river bottomlands with hardwood swamps, upland pine ridges, and tidal river frontage

Features & Amenities

Mattaponi River access Bottomland forests Parking areas Boat access

Location

Mattaponi Wildlife Management Area is located in Caroline County, in Eastern Virginia.