Big Survey Wildlife Management Area is in the earliest stages of development. Overlooking the southwestern Virginia town of Wytheville, this area is easily accessible from Interstates 81 and 77. Come see the colorful display of azaleas and rhododendrons in May, hike to the ridge tops for beautiful 360° views, or hunt for deer or turkey. The Big Survey Wildlife Management Area rests atop four mountain ridges in the middle of Wythe County, Virginia. The property’s 7,500-acre woodland is just south of Wytheville and divides the Reed Creek and Cripple Creek watersheds in New River Valley. Oaks, hickories, and yellow pines dominate the rugged landscape featuring unusual quartzite outcroppings. The sandy soils of the area support a variety of interesting plants, including abundant rhododendrons and azaleas. Big Survey offers excellent deer, turkey and squirrel hunting. Both gray squirrels and fox squirrels are abundant on the property. Bear are present on the property and still hunting for bear is allowed, but hunting with hounds is prohibited. Other game species present are ruffed grouse, cottontail rabbit, and raccoon.