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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
Top Virginia Waters for Trophy Smallmouth Bass in 2025
Where the most trophy-size smallmouth bass catches were recorded in DWR's trophy fish program in 2025. Read more…
Top Virginia Waters for Trophy Largemouth Bass in 2025
Where the most trophy-size largemouth bass catches were recorded in DWR's trophy fish program in 2025. Read more…
DWR Fishing Report: Winter Fishing in Virginia
We’re highlighting winter fishing in Virginia, including first-hand reports from our biologists in the field and what’s being caught from across the state. Watch…
Hunting
Scatology 101
Decoding deer scat can tell you a lot about the deer in your hunting locations. Read more…
Bear, Deer, and Turkey Harvest Data
Wildlife biologists with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources have compiled preliminary figures for the 2025–2026 hunting season. Read more…
2026 Virginia Elk Lottery
Applications are open now through March 31, 2026. Apply now and be part of protecting Virginia’s elk for generations to come. 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…