Hunting
Hunting
Giles contains 92.4 square miles of Jefferson National Forest perfect for hunting. With an abundance of whitetail deer, wild turkey, grouse, rabbit, racoon, coyote black bear and bobcat, fall is one Giles County's busiest seasons.Hunters and sportsman come from neighboring states to enjoy the great hunting and for a chance to simply sit in the woods and drink in the peaceful beauty. Excitment, disappointment, and tall tails fill the local markets and check stations every evening as hunters of every kind slowly and unwillingly come from the forest and head in to check their game.
Tips:
- Let someone know the area in which you'll be hunting.
- Carry a topo map of the area you will be hunting.
- Bring a cell phone or radio in case of emergency.
- Scope out the area you'll be hunting and focus on landmarks. Once snow has covered the ground, what use to be familiar can now look very different. Especially when the sun goes down.
- Make sure your firearm or bow are in proper working order and you have the right ammunition.
- Check your tree stand and make repairs early.
- Always carry an emergency / survival kit with you just in case the unthinkable happens.
- Know your target and BEYOND. If you are unfamiliar with the area, you may just be shooting towards someone's cattle, or worse yet, their home.
- Carry all proper licenses and identification with you at all times.
- Know the regulations. Log onto the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to find out more
Hunt Camp
Whether you own a RV camper and park it in the local camp ground or just pitch a tent in the National Forest, please remember to extinguish all fires before leaving.