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Wildlife Viewing
Help Prevent Migratory Bird Collisions
There are steps you can take to reduce confusing the navigational instincts of migratory birds as they fly south. Read more…
A Blueprint for Biodiversity
The third iteration of the Virginia Wildlife Action Plan expands an essential roadmap to help species at risk in the Commonwealth. Read more…
A Pelican’s Meal Makes the Virginia Wildlife Calendar Cover
Caroline Prevost’s passionate hobby for wildlife photography earns her the calendar cover honors. Read more…
Fishing
Public Comment Period Open on Proposed Regulations
A public comment period is open through October 7 on proposed turkey, blue catfish, and regulatory reform regulations. Read more…
Try Something New: Fish America’s Oldest River
The New River has incredible biodiversity for an inland, non-estuarine river, offering ancient geology, striking scenery, and year-round opportunities for great fishing. Read more…
Celebrating 75 Years of Anglers’ Contributions to Conservation
Whether it’s catch-and-release or hook-and-cook, fishing is conservation—and has been for 75 years—codified in federal law with a hook in Virginia history. Read more…
Hunting
Public Comment Period Open on Proposed Regulations
A public comment period is open through October 7 on proposed turkey, blue catfish, and regulatory reform regulations. Read more…
Little Things Mean a Lot
Paying attention to how deer behavior shifts with weather conditions can pay off. Read more…
Don’t Make These Navigational Mistakes While Afield
It's easy to get lost in the field, even if you feel comfortable in the woods. Make sure to have the right equipment and knowledge to find your way back out. Read more…
Boating
Explore the Tidal Marsh Wild at Saxis WMA
Saxis WMA is one of the best for boating, paddling, wildlife viewing, fishing, and hunting along Virginia’s picturesque Eastern Shore. Read more…
Explore the Wild Back River and Bay from Fox Hill
Fox Hill Boat Ramp serves as a gateway to some of the region’s most vibrant outdoor experiences—it’s a hub for anglers, boaters, paddlers, and nature lovers. Read more…
Explore the Mountaintop Wild from Laurel Bed Lake
Whether you enjoy paddling in a picturesque mountain setting; fishing for smallmouth bass, trout, or panfish; or watching wildlife in unique microclimates, Laurel Bed Lake is worth the trip! Read more…
Habitat
A Blueprint for Biodiversity
The third iteration of the Virginia Wildlife Action Plan expands an essential roadmap to help species at risk in the Commonwealth. Read more…
To Spray or Not to Spray? That’s the Aphids Question
When aphids appear, it's tempting to treat them chemically, but sometimes letting nature take its own course is a better option. Read more…
Conservation Police
True Wildlife Crime: The Runaway Boat
A loud bang jolting a homeowner awake quickly turned into an investigation, complete with stolen trucks, DNA evidence & a suspect who couldn't dodge the truth. Watch…
New Officers Graduate 14th Natural Resources Basic Law Enforcement Academy
DWR and VMRC officially welcomed 17 new officers into the natural resources law enforcement profession. Read more…
Conservation Police Officer (CPO) Recruiting: Now Accepting Applications!
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is now accepting applications for multiple Conservation Police Officer duty assignments throughout Virginia! Read more…