| Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Virginia Beach,Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36°35′10″N75°59′05″W / 36.5862°N 75.9846°W /36.5862; -75.9846[1] |
| Area | 1,546 acres (6.26 km2) |
| Governing body | Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries |
Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area is a 1,546-acre (6.26 km2)Wildlife Management Area (WMA) inVirginia Beach, Virginia. The area comprises four tracts; the Beasely, Trojan, and Whitehurst tracts are located on the western shore ofBack Bay, separated from theAtlantic Ocean byFalse Cape, while the Pocahontas Tract, consisting of a number of marshy islands, is at the south end of the bay. A variety ofnatural communities may be found on all tracts, and water levels are manipulated to help promote the growth of food forwaterfowl that migrate and overwinter in the area.[2]
Princess Anne WMA is owned and maintained by theVirginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The area is open to the public for regulated hunting, with a focus on waterfowl hunting; a cooperative agreement also allows access toFalse Cape State Park for waterfowl and deer hunting. Recreational opportunities within Princess Anne WMA include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and boating. Primitive camping is not permitted within the WMA however False Cape State Park allows such activity.[2] Access for persons 17 years of age or older requires a valid hunting or fishing permit, a current Virginia boat registration, or a WMA access permit.[3]
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