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Wildlife Viewing
Counting Butterflies for Conservation
Butterflies are well loved, but why do some people spend time counting them? Read more…
The Twitchers Top the Inaugural Virginia Birding Classic
The winning team of the inaugural Virginia Birding Classic had a great day in the field. Read more…
An Introduction to Virginia’s Butterflies
A brief introduction to butterfly biology and a few of Virginia’s common species. Read more…
Fishing
Explore the Wild by Fishing at these Five Richmond-Area WMAs
Looking for a new place to fish? Explore the Wild at one of the Wildlife Managements Areas near Richmond. Read more…
Five Reasons to Shuffle Off to Buffalo Creek to Fish
Buffalo Creek Special Regulations Area is an overlooked treasure of a trout stream that makes a visit to the Lexington area worthwhile. Read more…
Streams: The Original Water Park
Letting kids explore the water in a variety of ways can help spark a love of the outdoors and fishing. Read more…
Hunting
Why We Need to Do More Forest Management Nationally and Locally
Good forest management is a basic principle for shaping America’s conservation concerns. Read more…
Technically Unsuccessful, but Definitely Hooked: My First Spring Turkey Season
Nothing could have prepared me for the excitement and the heartbreak that comes with spring gobbler season. Read more…
Regulation Amendments Proposed at the March 20, 2024 Board of Wildlife Resources Meeting
On March 20, 2024, the Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources proposed amendments to the Commonwealth’s regulations governing hunting. Comments on the proposals are solicited. Read more…
Boating
Boating Safely on Virginia’s Waterways with Your Family Dog
Having your canine friends join you for a day of boating is fun, but make sure to keep your four-legged companions safe and healthy when they're on the water. Read more…
Explore an Extremely Diverse Wild on the Clinch River from Clinchport
For the naturalist, multi-species angler, and boater, the Clinch River is a trip worth making, and an invaluable resource in the state’s most remote corner. Read more…
Explore the Wild from the Pagan River’s Jones Creek Landing
Accessing the Pagan River from Jones Creek Landing offers a wide array of fishing and scenic opportunities for boaters. Read more…
Habitat
Protecting Turtles on Jamestown Island and Near You
Local wildlife enthusiasts have made a big difference for turtles on Jamestown Island. Read more…
The Holly Grail of Wildlife Habitat
An American holly tree in your back yard can be a boon for wildlife of all sorts of species. Read more…
Footing the Bill: Virginia’s National Forest Stamp at Work
The few dollars that hunters, anglers, and trappers spend each year on a National Forest Stamp go a long way when putting habitat work on the ground. Read more…
Conservation Police
DWR Conservation Police Presents 2023 Awards
In a ceremony on March 20, the VDWR CPO presented their 2023 awards, recognizing exceptional efforts from Conservation Police Officers across the state. Read more…
K9 Josie’s End of Watch
K9 Josie, an eight-year veteran of the DWR Conservation Police K9 unit, passed away recently. Read more…
A Thief in the Night
This story not only highlights the uniqueness of a CPO's obligation to serve, but also conveys how a witness is able to assist in bringing a poacher to justice. Read more…