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Wildlife Viewing
Celebrate 15 Years of the Winter Wildlife Festival!
Over 15 years, the Winter Wildlife Festival has grown in its length and offerings and now spans nine days of wildlife viewing, education, and fun. Read more…
Atlantic Sturgeon Are The Focus Of The Fifth Annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition and Exhibition
The Atlantic sturgeon is the species of focus for the fifth annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition! Read more…
Spotted Turtles Swim Off Into The Sunset
Eight spotted turtles have returned to the wild in Virginia thanks to genetic testing and a protocol that could help reshape the future of confiscated turtles. Read more…
Fishing
A Post-Helene Update from the DWR Region 3 Fisheries
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Regional Fisheries Manager Jeff Williams for an update of how the fisheries in Region 3 (Southwest Virginia) were faring after the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Read more…
Virginia Angler Breaks 30-Year State Rainbow Trout Record
A normal day of fishing turned into a historic one for Grant Bentz when he landed a new Virginia state record rainbow trout, breaking a 30-year-old record. Read more…
Let a Panfish Teach You to Fly Fish
There’s no better way to learn to fly fish than to pursue Virginia’s plentiful panfish. They're almost everywhere, and they're fun to catch! Read more…
Hunting
Try Marsh Hen Hunting in the Fall!
Rail hunting might not be well-known, but this Eastern Shore bird's unusual tendencies make for a fun day in the marsh. Read more…
CWD Testing: The Myths and the Realities
Hunters can play an important part of CWD detection and limiting its spread by bringing harvested deer to CWD testing sites. Read more…
The November Payoff: How We Target and Harvest Mature Mountain Bucks During the Rut
Persistence kills mature bucks. But how much due diligence are you willing to put in on your target bucks? Read more…
Boating
There’s Lots of Wild to Explore from Windmill Point Landing
Whether you're fishing, wildlife viewing, or simply exploring by boat, the mouth of the Rappahannock has a lot to offer. Read more…
Explore the Wild Clinch River from Rexrena Public Boating Access
The Rexrena public boating access provides anglers and paddlers access to the incredibly diverse Clinch River for paddling, fishing, wildlife viewing, and more. Read more…
The Copper Creek Conservation Initiative Marks a Big Win for Wildlife
DWR’s purchase of a remarkable piece of land on the banks of the Clinch River will help conserve valuable wildlife habitat and provide wildlife enthusiasts with a myriad of opportunities. Read more…
Habitat
Atlantic Sturgeon Are The Focus Of The Fifth Annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition and Exhibition
The Atlantic sturgeon is the species of focus for the fifth annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition! Read more…
What is Habitat? Everything Needs to Eat!
Every animal needs to eat, and your yard can provide a veritable buffet of native options for an entire food chain! Read more…
The Copper Creek Conservation Initiative Marks a Big Win for Wildlife
DWR’s purchase of a remarkable piece of land on the banks of the Clinch River will help conserve valuable wildlife habitat and provide wildlife enthusiasts with a myriad of opportunities. Read more…
Conservation Police
CPOs Protect Ginseng, Too
The harvest of wild ginseng is tightly regulated, and Virginia CPOs assist in enforcing those regulations. Read more…
Significant Poaching Case with 238 Violations Concluded
A lengthy and comprehensive investigation into the unlawful killing of dozens of deer in Lee and Scott counties leads to charges of hundreds of violations. Read more…
See Something? Say Something! The Wildlife Crime Helpline and Your Local CPO Can Help
If you see something that seems amiss in the woods, a Conservation Police Officer can help determine if a violation has occurred. Read more…