locality · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Henrico County
Virginia, United States
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About Henrico County
Henrico County is a locality in Virginia, United States, set by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. It covers about 634 km² (245 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Richmond, about 4.7 km from its edge.
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
- Henrico County
- Area
- 634 km²
- Area (miles)
- 245 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 40 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 25 | 4% |
| Henrico County | 18 | 3% |
| National Park Service | 9.2 | 1% |
| Capital Region Land Conservancy | 3.2 | under 1% |
| American Battlefield Trust | 3.2 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 1.0 | under 1% |
| City of Richmond | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Richmond Battlefields Association | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.9 | 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
- Charles City County
- Chesterfield County
- Goochland County
- Hanover County
- New Kent County
- Powhatan County
- Richmond city
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Atlantic Population Zone (goose zone)
- Bear season area B (firearms Nov 23 - Jan 2)
- Fall turkey area D (Oct 17-30, Nov 25-26, Nov 30 - Dec 12, Jan 9-23) (fall turkey season area)
- East of the Blue Ridge (deer region)
- Outside the elk lottery area: any elk during open deer seasons (elk zone)
- Resident Population Zone (goose zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Henrico 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 Henrico County (locality)?
About 634 km² (245 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Henrico County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 40 km² of public or protected land, 6% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Henrico 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 Henrico County?
In the same unit system: Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Goochland County, Hanover County, New Kent County, Powhatan County and Richmond city.
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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.