deer region · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
West of the Blue Ridge
Virginia, United States
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About West of the Blue Ridge
West of the Blue Ridge is a deer region in Virginia, United States, set by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. It covers about 36,787 km² (14,204 mi²). Towns inside it include Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg, Winchester, Staunton and Salem.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- West
- Area
- 36,787 km²
- Area (miles)
- 14,204 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8,589 km² of public or protected land inside it, 23% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 6,374 | 17% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 837 | 2% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 698 | 2% |
| National Park Service | 566 | 2% |
| VA Department of Wildlife Resources | 465 | 1% |
| VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation | 136 | under 1% |
| Roanoke County | 56 | under 1% |
| Huntington | 55 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 255 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fox squirrel | Sep 5, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
| Raccoon | Oct 15, 2026 to Mar 10, 2027 | source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader source |
| Fox squirrel | Jun 5, 2027 to Jun 19, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- CWD Disease Management Area 1
- CWD Disease Management Area 2
- CWD Disease Management Area 3
- CWD Disease Management Area 4
- Fall turkey area A (Oct 17-30, Nov 26) (fall turkey season area)
- Bear season area A (Southwest: early firearms Sep 28-30)
- Augusta County (locality)
- Fall turkey area B (Oct 17-30, Nov 25-26, Nov 30 - Dec 26, Jan 9-23) (fall turkey season area)
- Bear season area B (firearms Nov 23 - Jan 2)
- Bear season area C (firearms Nov 27-29 and Dec 21 - Jan 2)
- Fall turkey area D (Oct 17-30, Nov 25-26, Nov 30 - Dec 12, Jan 9-23) (fall turkey season area)
- Bear season area D (firearms Nov 30 - Jan 2)
- Elk lottery area (Buchanan, Dickenson, Wise counties) (elk zone)
- Outside the elk lottery area: any elk during open deer seasons (elk zone)
- Resident Population Zone (goose zone)
- Rockingham County (locality)
What HuntGrid shows for West of the Blue Ridge
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is West of the Blue Ridge (deer region)?
About 36,787 km² (14,204 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in West of the Blue Ridge?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8,589 km² of public or protected land, 23% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for West of the Blue Ridge?
This page lists 4 seasons a person has checked against Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to West of the Blue Ridge?
In the same unit system: East of the Blue Ridge.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (area definitions); U.S. Census Bureau (county and city boundaries). Licence: Areas defined in the 2026-2027 Virginia hunting regulations; county and city boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.