Virginia Tech Gobblers

[1tiogabowhunter]

My daughter is a freshman at Va Tech and I found out where are going to be visiting opening weekend of spring gobbler.   Was hoping someone might have some information for a spot to get started.  I am not looking for your favorite spot just some general direction. 

Appreciate the info in advance  

[NCSWAMPFOX]

real good public ground close by.

[mbowyer51]

Havens WMA is in Roanoke county. It's around 9000 acres and the Jefferson national forest is right there too. Look into the National Geographic maps they show all roads as well as the bars and even tell you if they're open seasonally or permanently closed.

[BennieGobbler]

Go West on 460.  Good public land out that way between Blacksburg and west Va.


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[SwampChickenSC]

Haven't hunted up that way in a long time but it's certainly some pretty country with a good many birds

[ShootingABN!]

Beautiful country, white oaks as big as car hoods. The National Forest close by. Make sure you read the rules for entrance to the areas. I understand there is a permit, also can't just pull off of a scenic drive and drop off of the mountain.

[appalachianstruttstopper]

Jefferson national forest. $4 national forest permit required with small game and big game license. One particular portion of N.F. near pulaski VA holds quit a few birds. The portion north of town.

[Cut N Run]

There's some rattlesnakes around Pulaski, so don't forget your snake boots. Definitely beautiful, scenic country.  Quite a few birds out that way too.

Jim

[vthokie7227]

I sent you a pm with some links to helpful resources. Also, do yourself a favor and grab breakfast or dinner at the London Underground Pub on Main St. Their bacon onion marmalade burger is killer! And...GO HOKIES!

[jblackburn]

At one point, Sunday hunting wasn't allowed. May need to check into that, too. may have been changed by now

[tha bugman]

My daughter is a freshman at Va Tech and I found out where are going to be visiting opening weekend of spring gobbler.   Was hoping someone might have some information for a spot to get started.  I am not looking for your favorite spot just some general direction. 

Appreciate the info in advance

Hoping to get up that way the weekend of Easter, but not sure at that time.  I have a friend doing his PhD up there.

[ShootingABN!]

At one point, Sunday hunting wasn't allowed. May need to check into that, too. may have been changed by now

Still that way on Public NO Sunday hunting. Private land yes with written permission stating you can hunt on Sunday.