Hunting on Private Property

It is unlawful to hunt on private property without the permission of the landowner.
Hunters must have permission of the landowner to track or retrieve wounded game on private property.
Posted Property:

It is unlawful to hunt on posted property without written permission of the landowner and is punishable by a fine of up to $2500 and/or 12 months in jail.

Landowners may post their property by any of the following methods:

Using a paint mark of aluminum color paint consisting of a vertical line at least two inches in width and at least eight inches in length, no less than three feet and not more than six feet from the ground or normal water surface and visible when approaching the property.
Signs which specifically prohibit hunting, fishing or trespassing on the property.
Property not posted:

It is unlawful to hunt any unposted property without permission of the landowner and is punishable by a fine of up to $500.

That's from VDGIF website. I used to live in Fauquier County years ago and the Game Wardens took their job very seriously. I wouldn't want to cross one. On a good note you live in an area where some of the folks are pretty decent and may give you permission. A lot of land is leased up there though and seems a deputy or city police officer is almost always part of the lease group. I'd get permission. Course if you see a monster and can't help yourself you could always plea to the judge that it was an attractive nuisance when you get caught and fined.
I've been in KY for years now and can't say I miss NVA to much.
Good Luck!