Tye River Wildlife Management Area: hunting, parking and access
Tye River Wildlife Management Area is 1,036 acres of Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources land in Nelson County. DWR's maps show 2 parking areas and 12 gates. 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)Tye River WMADWR parkingCounty lineHighway
| Size | 1,036 acres (DWR) |
|---|---|
| County | Nelson County |
| DWR region | Region 2 |
| Parking areas | 2 |
| Gates | 12 |
| Other facilities DWR maps | 1 kiosk |
| Firearms deer season, 2026-27 | November 14 to January 2 |
| Nearest towns | Arrington (3 mi), Shipman (6 mi) and Lovingston (8 mi) |
Where do you park on Tye River WMA?
DWR maps 2 parking areas on Tye River WMA, listed north to south.
| Lot | Latitude, longitude | Kind (DWR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.63525, -78.83898 | Parking |
| 2 | 37.62926, -78.84715 | Seasonal Parking Lot |
Source: DWR WMA facilities (parking, gates, boat ramps, ranges).
What roads and trails does Tye River WMA have?
DWR's road layer counts 0.6 mile of open road through or along it. DWR records 12 gates.
Other facilities on DWR's map: 1 kiosk.
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 Tye River WMA in 2026-27?
DWR's public lands table gives Tye River WMA its own firearms deer season: November 14 to January 2, with either-sex days November 21 and December 28-January 2. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County | 1,035 | November 14 to January 2 | 2,486 (2025) | 42 (2025) |
Seasons: DWR Deer Hunting Regulations and Seasons. Harvest: DWR Deer Kill Data; DWR Black Bear Harvest by County.
How do you get to Tye River WMA?
Highways within five miles: US 60. Nearest towns: Arrington (3 miles), Shipman (6 miles), Lovingston (8 miles) and Yogaville (8 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Tye River WMA?
DWR sets the 2026-27 firearms deer season on Tye River WMA at November 14 to January 2, with either-sex days November 21 and December 28-January 2. Early archery runs October 3 to November 13 statewide.
Where do you park on Tye River WMA?
DWR maps 2 parking areas on Tye River WMA. The coordinates of each are in the table on this page; the first is at 37.6352, -78.8390.
How big is Tye River WMA?
1,036 acres by DWR's records, in Nelson County.
How many deer are killed in Nelson County, where Tye River WMA is?
DWR counted 2,486 deer in Nelson County in 2025-26: 1,476 antlered bucks and 882 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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