When looking for a wide variety of traditional outdoor activities in central Virginia, look no further than the Amelia Wildlife Management Area. Named for the county in which it is located, Amelia’s 2,217 acres offer hunting and fishing, plus shooting ranges and other year round opportunities for those who simply enjoy the out-of-doors. Amelia Wildlife Management Area is primarily upland habitat with approximately 175 acres of bottomland hardwoods and beaver swamps along the Appomattox River. Formerly farmland, much of the area remains open and is actively managed to enhance wildlife habitat. Mature upland hardwoods and pine stands comprise the forestland on Amelia. The terrain is gently rolling and elevations range from 200 to 300 feet. The major portion of the area, including a lake and all facilities, is bounded on the north and east by the Appomattox River. A small tract, southeast of the main tract, also adjoins the river. To enhance hunting opportunities, open land is being managed by prescribed burning, strip disking, planting beneficial wildlife species, and development of dense hedgerows. This type of habitat provides rabbit and quail hunting opportunities. Dove fields are planted annually. Good deer and turkey populations exist on the management area. Squirrel hunting opportunities are found in the numerous mature hardwood stands. The Appomattox River provides some opportunities for waterfowl hunting. Woodcock hunting along the river floodplain can be very good when these birds are passing through.