The Weston, owned by the Department since 1959, has escaped the attention given to the larger neighboring Phelps and Thompson Wildlife Management Areas. A forgotten jewel, the Weston Wildlife Management Area offers the outdoor enthusiast a variety of recreational opportunities. Dog training, wildlife observation and nature studies are just a few. Located near Casanova, close to the heart of Fauquier County’s horse country, the 271 acre Weston has a variety of habitat features. Mature hardwood forests predominate and are found on upland terraces and along the meandering Turkey Run. Once actively managed farmland has now reverted to dense cedar thickets and old fields in various stages of succession. The mosaic of fields are distinctly divided by well developed hedgerows. Turkey Run, which forms the eastern boundary, provides a dependable year-round water supply. Within the Weston WMA is a 10 acre privately owned parcel. Formerly the home of Miss Charlotte Saint George Nourse, the parcel is now owned and managed by the Warrenton Antiquarian Society. The Weston is currently designated as a Chase Only area. The area is very popular for beagle and birddog training. A chase only season begins September 1 and runs through March 31 annually. Training activities are allowed during daylight hours only. No firearms are allowed. Fox hunting with hounds is also a major activity. The Antiquarian property is home to the local Casanova Hunt.