Saxis Wildlife Management Area: hunting, parking and access
Saxis Wildlife Management Area is 6,945 acres of Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources land in Accomack County. DWR's maps show 4 parking areas. The 2026-27 firearms deer season on the WMA runs November 14 to January 2.
Data updated October 2026. Boundary, parking, gates and roads: DWR's WMA maps. Seasons: DWR Deer Hunting Regulations and Seasons.
DWR land (WMAs)State parks and natural areas (DCR)Other state landSaxis WMADWR parkingCounty lineHighway
| Size | 6,945 acres (DWR) |
|---|---|
| County | Accomack County |
| DWR region | Region 1 |
| Parking areas | 4 |
| Other facilities DWR maps | 5 boat ramps |
| Firearms deer season, 2026-27 | November 14 to January 2 |
| Nearest towns | Saxis (next to it), Makemie Park (2 mi) and Hallwood (3 mi) |
Where do you park on Saxis WMA?
DWR maps 4 parking areas on Saxis WMA, listed north to south.
| Lot | Latitude, longitude | Kind (DWR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.92811, -75.65480 | Parking |
| 2 | 37.92141, -75.63610 | Parking |
| 3 | 37.91141, -75.62470 | Parking |
| 4 | 37.84812, -75.67719 | Parking |
Source: DWR WMA facilities (parking, gates, boat ramps, ranges).
What roads and trails does Saxis WMA have?
DWR's road layer counts 4.1 miles of open road through or along it.
Other facilities on DWR's map: 5 boat ramps.
Sources: DWR WMA roads and trails; DWR WMA facilities (parking, gates, boat ramps, ranges). Miles measured by FilledTag from DWR's lines.
When can you hunt deer on Saxis WMA in 2026-27?
DWR's public lands table gives Saxis WMA its own firearms deer season: November 14 to January 2, with either-sex days November 14-January 2 (full season). Early archery runs October 3 to November 13 statewide.
| County | WMA acres in it | Private land firearms season | Deer killed (whole county) | Bears (whole county) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accomack County | 7,020 | November 14 to January 2 | 3,192 (2025) |
Seasons: DWR Deer Hunting Regulations and Seasons. Harvest: DWR Deer Kill Data; DWR Black Bear Harvest by County.
How do you get to Saxis WMA?
Highways within five miles: US 13, VA 316 and VA 187. Nearest towns: Saxis (next to it), Makemie Park (2 miles), Hallwood (3 miles) and Bloxom (3 miles).
DWR's page for the area: DWR, Saxis WMA.
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Saxis WMA?
DWR sets the 2026-27 firearms deer season on Saxis WMA at November 14 to January 2, with either-sex days November 14-January 2 (full season). Early archery runs October 3 to November 13 statewide.
Where do you park on Saxis WMA?
DWR maps 4 parking areas on Saxis WMA. The coordinates of each are in the table on this page; the first is at 37.8481, -75.6772.
How big is Saxis WMA?
6,945 acres by DWR's records, in Accomack County.
How many deer are killed in Accomack County, where Saxis WMA is?
DWR counted 3,192 deer in Accomack County in 2025-26: 1,140 antlered bucks and 1,764 does. DWR does not publish a separate count for the WMA.
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Where these facts come from
- Boundary and acres: DWR Wildlife Management Areas. Parking, gates and facilities: DWR WMA facilities (parking, gates, boat ramps, ranges). Roads: DWR WMA roads and trails.
- Seasons: DWR Deer Hunting Regulations and Seasons. County harvest: DWR Deer Kill Data; DWR Black Bear Harvest by County.
- Public land around it: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
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