Timber management practices of the last few years should be benefiting deer, bear, grouse and turkey. Several miles of access trails have been maintained and foot travel is welcomed. Hunters are reminded that Rapidan WMA adjoins lands of the Shenandoah National Park, where hunting or even firearm possession is prohibited. The park's boundaries are indicated by red tree markings, while Department lands are marked by yellow blazes. Access to the area has been restored.
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This 10,326-acre area is made up of 8 separate tracts, and spread along the east slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Madison and Greene counties. Elevation ranges from 900 to 3,500 feet. The South, Conway and Rapidan Rivers fed by numerous other small streams are all on the area. Habitat has reverted to mature forests, primarily oak on the slopes and ridges, yellow poplar in the coves or hollows. Contains a beautiful stream especially in the upper reaches and few hemlocks are as magnificent as those in the area's deep, moist hollows.