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Wildlife Viewing
2026 Fishing, Boating, and Nongame & Endangered Species Regulations Scoping Period
Submit your suggestions for potential changes on fishing, boating, and nongame & endangered species regulations. Read more…
2025 Acorn Production Report: Sweet Music to the Ear
Good news! Surveys indicate an abundance of acorns across many areas of the state. Read more…
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…
Fishing
2026 Fishing, Boating, and Nongame & Endangered Species Regulations Scoping Period
Submit your suggestions for potential changes on fishing, boating, and nongame & endangered species regulations. Read more…
Stephen Miklandric Makes History by Claiming Master Angler VI
The first Master Angler VI patch in the Online Virginia Angler Recognition Program has been claimed! Read more…
Fish Story: A Striper as Big as He Is
At just 8 years old, Mason Clark landed a citation striped bass. Read more…
Hunting
40 Years of Commitment
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association has worked alongside of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources since our organization was founded in 1985. Read more…
Two Deer and a Stinky Guest Make for a Memorable Hunt
A mentored hunt results in some remarkable moments. Read more…
Beyond Basic Safety to Becoming a Virginia Hunter
Virginia’s Hunter Education program has evolved over decades from a basic safety course to a sophisticated pathway to train hunters as conservationists. Read more…
Boating
2026 Fishing, Boating, and Nongame & Endangered Species Regulations Scoping Period
Submit your suggestions for potential changes on fishing, boating, and nongame & endangered species regulations. Read more…
Exploring the Lower Nottoway River from General Vaughan Bridge
Accessing the Nottoway River from the General C.C. Vaughan, Jr. Bridge boat landing is a great option for diverse fishing opportunities. Read more…
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…
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: When State Violations Become Federal Charges
CPO Bratton takes us to Virginia’s Eastern Shore, where a phone call from a concerned landowner set off a complex, multi-agency investigation. Watch…
True Wildlife Crime: A Tip, a Buck, and a Legacy of Crime
First Sergeant Amanda Nevel takes us inside a Northern Neck case that began with an anonymous tip from social media & unfolded into a months-long investigation. Watch…
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…