locality · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Sussex County
Virginia, United States
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About Sussex County
Sussex County is a locality in Virginia, United States, set by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. It covers about 1,276 km² (493 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Emporia, about 5.0 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
- Sussex County
- Area
- 1,276 km²
- Area (miles)
- 493 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 51 km² of public or protected land inside it, 4% 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 | 35 | 3% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 32 | 3% |
| VA Dept of Forestry | 9.7 | under 1% |
| VA Department of Wildlife Resources | 8.8 | under 1% |
| VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation | 7.2 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.4 | 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 |
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
- Atlantic Population Zone (goose zone)
- Fall turkey area C (Oct 17-30, Nov 25-26, Nov 30 - Dec 12) (fall turkey season area)
- Bear season area D (firearms Nov 30 - Jan 2)
- 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 Sussex 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 Sussex County (locality)?
About 1,276 km² (493 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Sussex County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 51 km² of public or protected land, 4% 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 Sussex County?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Sussex County?
In the same unit system: Dinwiddie County, Greensville County, Prince George County, Southampton County and Surry 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.