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Public land that may allow hunting in Rockbridge County, Virginia
8 listed public land units overlap Rockbridge County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Virginia unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Forest land
George Washington National Forest
961,016 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Augusta County, Bath County + 11 more
Open access - National Forest land
Jefferson National Forest
712,425 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Craig County, Bland County + 17 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Goshen and Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area
33,307 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Rockbridge County, Augusta County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Short Hills Wildlife Management Area
4,313 acres
Not recorded · Rockbridge County, Botetourt County
Open access - State forest
Moore's Creek State Forest
2,365 acres
State: department of natural resources · Rockbridge County
Open access - National Forest land
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
870 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Alleghany County, Montgomery County + 4 more
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Lake Robinson State Wildlife Management Area
526 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Rockbridge County
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Short Hills
82 acres
State: fish and wildlife agency · Rockbridge County
Open access
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