Natural Area Preserve Open Houses
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to join in a month-long
celebration of Virginia’s Natural Area Preserve System. These open house events are being held
statewide in October and November to honor Virginia’s most significant natural places. The preserve system includes
some of the rarest natural communities and rare species habitats in Virginia. There are now 59
dedicated natural areas totaling 49,531 acres protecting 356 unique, significant natural communities and rare
plant and animal species.
Click on any of the PDFs below for information on registration and directions for attending an open house at one of our featured preserves!
Dameron Marsh/Hughlett Point NAPS - Tuesday Oct 27, 2009
Press Release
Invitation
Grassy Hill NAP - Saturday Oct. 31, 2009
Press Release
Invitation
Crows Nest NAP - Saturday Nov. 7, 2009
Press Release
Invitation
Special Activities/Hunting Opportunities
Current Hunting Opportunities on Natural Area Preserves
Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve Managed Waterfowl Hunts
Hunt Dates: Wednesdays during the
2009-10 September early goose/teal season, the October early goose season
and the general duck season beginning in November 2009 and ending in January 2010.
By lottery.
Click here for information and application
Applications due by 5:00 p.m. Aug. 7, 2009
Dameron Marsh and Hughlett Point Managed Waterfowl Hunts
Hunt Dates: November 23 and 30; December 14, 21, and 28; January (2010) 4, 11, 18, and 25
By lottery. Click here for information and application
Applications will be accepted until the close of business (5:00 PM) on October 9, 2009
Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve Managed Deer Hunts
Hunt Dates: Muzzleloader ONLY hunts for 2009 are November 2-3, 6-7, and 9-10
Shotgun or muzzleloader hunts are:
November 16-17, 20-21, 23-24, November 30-December 1,
December 4-5, 7-8, 11-12, 14-15, 18-19, and 21-22.
By lottery. Click here for information and application
Applications must be
received by 5 PM, Friday, October 2, 2009.
