locality · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
James City County
Virginia, United States
The map opens on this unit. Turn on Hunting units in Layers to see its boundary with public land, your pins and the forecast.
About James City County
James City County is a locality in Virginia, United States, set by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. It covers about 404 km² (156 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Williamsburg, about 1.9 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
- James City County
- Area
- 404 km²
- Area (miles)
- 156 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 33 km² of public or protected land inside it, 8% 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 | 20 | 5% |
| VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation | 12 | 3% |
| National Park Service | 11 | 3% |
| James City County | 9.1 | 2% |
| Historic Virginia Land Conservancy | 0.4 | under 1% |
| VA Department of Wildlife Resources | 0.2 | under 1% |
| The College of William and Mary | 0.0 | under 1% |
| American Battlefield Trust | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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, archery 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
- Gloucester County
- King and Queen County
- New Kent County
- Newport News city
- Williamsburg city
- York County
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for James City 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 James City County (locality)?
About 404 km² (156 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in James City County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 33 km² of public or protected land, 8% 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 James City County?
This page lists 3 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 James City County?
In the same unit system: Charles City County, Gloucester County, King and Queen County, New Kent County, Newport News city, Williamsburg city and York County.
More on huntgrid.net
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.