Picnicking at Occoneechee State Park

"Unfortunately, they have not been announced yet. There have been some delays, but we are looking at early February. "

"Where the winners ever announced? Would love to see the winning photos!"

"The Wildlife Management areas are managed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. What you heard is incorrect. Here is info about the change: Facility Use Permit Effective January 1, 2012, a Facility Use Permit will be required when using any Department-owned Wildlife Management Area or Fishing Lake. Such permit shall not be required for any person holding a valid hunting, fishing or trapping license or a current certificate of boat registration issued by the Department or persons…"

"I've heard that the WMAs are going to be restricted to hunting licensees only. Have you heard anything about that?"

"I was there too with my sister and one of her friends from work. It was a great day. We walked the trail and the hills were quite intense. But we all finished an it was really fun for the first one. "