Jefferson National Forest

[jrfrmn]

Does anyone hunt the Jefferson National Forest in Wise, Scott, Dickenson counties. How is the deer hunting in those areas or counties?

[ButchA]

I hunt in the George Washington Nat'l Forest, but not the Jefferson. From what I have heard and/or read, those counties in the SW section of Virginia don't really hold a lot of deer. It's mostly bear hunting out that way, and also maybe elk (if they come over the mountain from Kentucky).

[Fla.Swamper]

I hunted the JNF in Giles county when I lived up there between 2000 and 2004.....lots of deer.... in the mountains and the farm areas. Don't know much about the areas you're speaking of though.6 & 8 in VA. Nov 18 & 21 2002.jpg

[VAhuntr]

Used to hunt it in Smyth and Grayson counties. Lots of good hunting if you are willing to go in deeper than the average hunter.