Hogue Tract - Accessible Hunting Area -- Fauquier County VA - Accessible-Designed Recreational Locations on Waymarking.com

The Hogue Tract of the Chester F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area in Virginia is designed for the handicapped hunter. The C.F. Phelps WMA's 4500 acres span Fauquier County and Culpeper County. The Hogue Tract is in the northernmost section on the east side of the Rappahannock River which separates it from Culpeper County. The terrain is gentler and several Virginia agencies have worked together to develop an accessible loop trail with four stands for the disabled.

Hunting season is October 1 - January 31 which includes the bow. muzzleloader, and general firearms seasons.

From the VA Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries:

Two disabled hunters per day are chosen to hunt during the archery, muzzleloader and general firearms deer seasons. Each successful applicant may be accompanied by one companion, who may hunt if properly licensed. Applications for this special hunt must include the name, date of birth, address and telephone number(s) (business, cell and home), hunting license number, vehicle description and vehicle license number of the disabled hunter and companion hunter, and preferred hunting dates. Mail the application to: Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, ATTN: Hogue Tract Hunt, 1320 Belman Road, Fredericksburg, VA. 22401. Applications must be received by the close of business on September 17, 2010.

• Hunting days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and State Holidays.
• Hunt dates archery: October 2-27, 2010
• Hunt dates muzzleloader: October 30-November 11, 2010
• Hunt dates general firearms: November 13-27, 2010

(Please note that seasonal dates will obviously change.) Handicapped hunters can also call 540-899-4169 for more information. Some disabled license forms can be found here

Hogue Tract is open to the general public February 1 - September 30 and any Sunday. There are interpretive signs along this accessible trail identifying Virginia trees.

Accessibility Activity: Hunting, hiking Time available: Hunting: 10/1 to 1/31, Hiking; 2/1 to 9/30 Group providing the activity: VDGIF Website for more information: [Web Link]

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