RE: Best public pheasant hunting in VA
Whitewolf, if you drive to Clinch Mtn. WMA from Alexandria you will be passing by some far better places closer to home! I used to hunt there before moving to Roanoke. It is a big rugged area with some good deer, but there are some far better places on some of the national forests and WMA's in Bath, Rockbridge, and Craig co.'s to name a few.
It would take you at least 5.5 hours to drive there versus half that for the aforementioned areas. If Clinch Mtn. appeals to you take a look at Goshen-Little Mtn. area. Good Luck wherever you choose!