North Mountain Wildlife Management Area

WMA · Frederick, Shenandoah · Valley Virginia

North Mountain WMA stretches along the ridge of North Mountain in the northern Shenandoah Valley. The area provides deer, turkey, and bear hunting on steep, rocky terrain covered in oak-hickory forest. The ridgeline location offers commanding views but demanding physical hunting conditions. Grouse hunting can be found in the scattered laurel thickets along the upper slopes.

Quick Facts

3,086

Acres

5

Game Types

Moderate

Pressure

WMA

Type

Game Available

Deer Turkey Bear Grouse Squirrel

Terrain

Long, narrow mountain ridge with steep rocky slopes, oak-hickory forest, and laurel thickets

Features & Amenities

Ridge hunting Primitive camping Scenic views Appalachian Trail access

Location

North Mountain Wildlife Management Area is located in Frederick, Shenandoah counties, in Valley Virginia.