locality · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Wythe County
Virginia, United States
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About Wythe County
Wythe County is a locality in Virginia, United States, set by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. It covers about 1,204 km² (465 mi²). The town of Wytheville 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
- Wythe County
- Area
- 1,204 km²
- Area (miles)
- 465 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 279 km² of public or protected land inside it, 23% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 08 Southern | 236 | 20% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 42 | 3% |
| VA Department of Wildlife Resources | 30 | 3% |
| Town of Wytheville | 7.7 | under 1% |
| Wythe County | 1.8 | under 1% |
| VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Wythe County Parks | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Town of Wytheville, VA | 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 | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | antlered, firearm, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest lands source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest lands source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 27, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest lands source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 28, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest lands source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 29, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | archery, National Forest and DWR-owned lands west of the Blue Ridge, and National Forest lands in Amherst, Bedford and Nelson source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 | antlered, muzzleloader, National Forest and DWR-owned lands west of the Blue Ridge, and National Forest lands in Amherst, Bedford and Nelson source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 2, 2027 to Jan 2, 2027 | antlerless, muzzleloader, National Forest and DWR-owned lands west of the Blue Ridge, and National Forest lands in Amherst, Bedford and Nelson 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 3
- Fall turkey area B (Oct 17-30, Nov 25-26, Nov 30 - Dec 26, Jan 9-23) (fall turkey season area)
- Bear season area B (firearms Nov 23 - Jan 2)
- Outside the elk lottery area: any elk during open deer seasons (elk zone)
- Resident Population Zone (goose zone)
- West of the Blue Ridge (deer region)
What HuntGrid shows for Wythe 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 Wythe County (locality)?
About 1,204 km² (465 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Wythe County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 279 km² of public or protected land, 23% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 08 Southern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Wythe County?
This page lists 9 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 Wythe County?
In the same unit system: Bland County, Carroll County, Grayson County, Pulaski County and Smyth 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.