No person may construct or use a permanent tree stand or permanent steps to a tree stand or permanent ground blind on any wildlife management area. Portable tree stands and portable steps, screw-in steps, natural tree stands, portable ground blinds, and game cameras may be used. Portable tree stands and portable steps are defined as those that are held to the tree with ropes, straps, cables, chains, or bars.
Screw-in steps are those that are screwed into the tree by hand without the aid of any tools. Laddertype stands that lean against the tree are portable stands. A notched board placed in a tree crotch is a portable stand.
Natural stands are crotches, trunks, downed trees, etc. The owner's name, city and telephone number, or equipment identification number issued by the Department must be on the tree stand, portable ground blind, game cameras and traps, and be readable from the ground. Tree stands and ground blinds do not preempt hunting rights of others in the vicinity of the tree stand, ground blind, or game camera.
Tree stands, steps, ground blinds and game cameras may not be put up before August 20 and must be taken down by January 31 of the following year. Stands, steps, ground blinds and game cameras not removed by January 31 are considered abandoned property and subject to removal and confiscation.
No person may conduct, permit, or carry out field trials for dogs on any wildlife management area without first obtaining a permit from the director. Training of bird and gun dogs is prohibited April 1 through August 15 on all wildlife management areas. Training of dogs on any wildlife management areas by a professional trainer is prohibited at all times.
Glass beverage containers or kegs prohibited. No person may use or possess glass beverage containers or kegs on any wildlife management area. Placing of bait for any purpose is prohibited on Department wildlife management areas. Exception: A person may use bait to lure and take furbearers when engaged in lawful trapping activities. Bait includes grains, minerals, salt, fruits, vegetables, hay, or any other natural or manufactured feeds.
Bait does not include the use of lures, scents, or liquid attractants for hunting, or Department management activities. Camping is prohibited on or within feet of any boat ramp, fishing lake or at other specific sites as posted or marked on WMA maps. All campers are required to store food in such a manner that it is not accessible by wildlife.
Detailed camping regulations are found in 4VAC It is unlawful to leave a campfire unattended. From February 15 to April 30 campfires are allowed only between the hours of PM and midnight.
Cave Access All caves are closed to access without written authorization from the Department. Individuals are encouraged to use caution when selecting trails, as many were designed for foot traffic only. Terrain may make them unsuitable for personal mobility devices. Electric vehicles up to 54 inches in width are permitted only on designated trails.
Dogs It is lawful to chase with dogs or train dogs on Department-owned lands only during authorized hunting, chase, or training seasons that specifically permit these activities. Dogs must be leashed at all times outside of open hunting, chase, or training seasons.
Firearms It is unlawful to have in possession a firearm or any hunting weapon that is not unloaded and cased or dismantled: While on Department-owned lands statewide, except during the period when it is lawful to take bear, deer, grouse, pheasant, quail, rabbit, raccoon, squirrel, turkey, waterfowl or migratory game birds on these lands.
Typically these areas are remote in a completely undeveloped area with no services such as trash removal, hookups, tables, fire pits, cell service etc. What is a Primitive Campsite? A primitive campsite allows people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Light fires only within rings and charcoal grills in state forest designated-use areas. That means: The only fire you can have will be with a camp stove of some kind.
You will need to bring your own water. You cannot cut or trim brush or trees. Deposit solid human waste in cat holes inches deep and at least feet from water, campsites, and trails. Then cover and disguise the cat hole when finished.
Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter. Keep campsites small. A special use authorization is required for any group larger than 12 persons and for any activity not specifically authorized. Hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, and wildlife viewing are all specifically authorized activities. Camping is primitive, temporary and dispersed. There are no established campsites and no amenities electric, potable water, dump stations, restrooms, convenience stations.
The Department does not have the funding or staffing to manage garbage and sanitation issues which can accompany long-term camping. Further, long-term camping can degrade wildlife habitat, which is a primary function of WMAs.
In most cases, suitable camping locations are limited, and camping for longer than 14 nights could prevent others from enjoying this activity on the WMA. Yes, camping is only allowed in previously cleared locations; no vegetation can be cut to make room for a camp. It is unlawful to camp within feet of any lake or facility building, boat ramp, etc.
Yes, but understand that WMA roads are not suitable for long vehicles or trailers.
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