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Wildlife Viewing
Listen for the “Peent” to View Timberdoodles in Flight
A male timberdoodle's distinctive call and aerial displays are a welcome harbinger of spring approaching. Read more…
Visit VBWT Sites on Prince William County’s African American History Trail
Three Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail sites are also included on Prince William County's guided tour of sites important to the county's history and that of its African American residents. Read more…
Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Downlisted to Threatened
In a milestone for the species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that they are planning to downlist the red-cockaded woodpecker from endangered to threatened status under the federal Endangered Species Act. Read more…
Fishing
Top Virginia Waters for Trophy Smallmouth Bass in 2024
DWR's Alex McCrickard checks out which are the top five waterbodies rated by total numbers of smallmouth bass citations caught in 2024. Read more…
Public Invited to Comment on the Draft Smallmouth Bass Management Plan
DWR is seeking public review & comment on the draft Smallmouth Bass Management Plan through April 11, 2025. Read more…
Demolishing Dams Benefits Anglers
Removing a dam can have dramatic beneficial effects for not only aquatic wildlife, but also for anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Read more…
Hunting
Virginia’s 2025 Spring Gobbler Forecast
What do the poults-per-hen numbers say about the 2025 Spring Turkey Season? DWR's Upland Game Biologist, Mike Dye, weighs in. Read more…
Create Fawn Cover This Spring
One of the most important acts land managers can undertake is to create more habitat where does can have, hide, and feed their fawns. Read more…
Public Invited to Comment on the Draft Virginia Wild Turkey Management Plan
DWR is seeking public review & comment on the draft 2025–2034 Virginia Wild Turkey Management Plan through April 4, 2025. Read more…
Boating
Explore Back Bay’s Rebound from Mill Landing
Putting in at Mill Landing on Back Bay opens up a world of fishing and boating opportunity. Read more…
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…
Habitat
Tear Down That Dam: Reconnecting a Piedmont Stream
A unique public/private partnership to remove a dam will restore aquatic habitats and have significant impacts on aquatic wildlife in Rock Island Creek. Read more…
Virginia Master Naturalists Make a Difference for Wildlife
The Virginia Master Naturalists volunteer organization works with DWR and others to benefit Virginia's wildlife and their habitats. 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…
Conservation Police
The Passion Outweighs the Pronouns for Female CPOs
For the women of DWR’s Conservation Police, the uniforms might fit a bit differently, but the love of the outdoors and the desire to serve are the same. Read more…
True Wildlife Crime: Inside Virginia’s Elite K9 Team
They’re all good dogs! Virginia’s elite K9 Conservation Police teams work hard to track poachers, uncover evidence, and solve wildlife crimes across the Commonwealth. Watch…
NWTF Virginia Supports Wildlife Law Enforcement with New Technology
Thanks to a grant from the Virginia NWTF State Chapter, the DWR Law Enforcement Division acquired cutting-edge equipment that will enhance their capabilities. Read more…