Goshen and Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area explained

Goshen and Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Iucn Category:V
Map:Virginia#USA
Location:Rockbridge and Augusta counties, Virginia
Nearest City:Staunton
Coordinates:38.0373°N -79.3568°W[1]
Area Acre:33697
Governing Body:Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

Goshen and Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area is a protected area located in Rockbridge and Augusta counties, Virginia. At 33697acres, it is the largest Wildlife Management Area managed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The area comprises two parcels of land bisected by the Maury River; the lowest terrain is 1326feet above sea level, while the highest is 3400feet. Three major mountains (Bratton, Forge, and Hogback) are found within the heavily forested area, in addition to a lesser amount of native herbaceous habitat.[2]

Goshen and Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area lies adjacent to George Washington National Forest[2] and the Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve.[3] It is open to the public for hunting, trapping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and primitive camping.[2] Access for persons 17 years of age or older requires a valid hunting or fishing permit, or a WMA access permit.[4]

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  1. Web site: Goshen-Little Mountain . ProtectedPlanet . United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Centre . January 3, 2017.
  2. Web site: Goshen and Little North Mountain . Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. December 19, 2016.
  3. Web site: Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve . Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation . December 19, 2016.
  4. Web site: Access Permit . Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries . January 6, 2017.