locality · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Culpeper County
Virginia, United States
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About Culpeper County
Culpeper County is a locality in Virginia, United States, set by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. It covers about 991 km² (383 mi²). The town of Culpeper is inside it.
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
- Culpeper County
- Area
- 991 km²
- Area (miles)
- 383 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8.5 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Battlefield Trust | 6.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.5 | under 1% |
| VA Department of Wildlife Resources | 1.4 | under 1% |
| Town of Culpeper | 0.5 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Culpeper County | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.0 | 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 |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 3, 2027 to Mar 28, 2027 | antlerless, firearm 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 2
- Atlantic Population Zone (goose zone)
- Fall turkey area B (Oct 17-30, Nov 25-26, Nov 30 - Dec 26, Jan 9-23) (fall turkey season area)
- Bear season area C (firearms Nov 27-29 and Dec 21 - Jan 2)
- East of the Blue Ridge (deer region)
- Outside the elk lottery area: any elk during open deer seasons (elk zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Culpeper County
- 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 Culpeper County (locality)?
About 991 km² (383 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Culpeper County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8.5 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by American Battlefield Trust. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Culpeper County?
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 Culpeper County?
In the same unit system: Fauquier County, Madison County, Orange County, Rappahannock County, Spotsylvania County and Stafford County.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (season rules); U.S. Census Bureau (county and city boundaries). Licence: Locality seasons defined in the 2026-2027 Virginia hunting regulations (4VAC15); 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.