locality · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Hanover County
Virginia, United States
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About Hanover County
Hanover County is a locality in Virginia, United States, set by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. It covers about 1,224 km² (472 mi²). The town of Ashland 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
- Hanover County
- Area
- 1,224 km²
- Area (miles)
- 472 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 12 km² of public or protected land inside it, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 7.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 4.9 | under 1% |
| Hanover County | 3.9 | under 1% |
| American Battlefield Trust | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Town of Ashland | 0.1 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Henrico County | 0.0 | under 1% |
| County of Hanover | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
- Caroline County
- Goochland County
- Henrico County
- King William County
- Louisa County
- New Kent County
- Spotsylvania County
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Hanover 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 Hanover County (locality)?
About 1,224 km² (472 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hanover County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 12 km² of public or protected land, 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by National Park Service. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Hanover County?
This page lists 2 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 Hanover County?
In the same unit system: Caroline County, Goochland County, Henrico County, King William County, Louisa County, New Kent County and Spotsylvania 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.