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Wildlife Viewing
Vehicle Essentials for Exploring the Wild with Your Family Dog
It's always best to be equipped and prepared when taking your dog along when you explore the wild. Read more…
Calm After the Storm for the Elk
After the rut, some interesting dynamics play out in the elk herd that you can identify while watching the elk cam. Read more…
Storing Up for Winter with Forageables
Fall can be a great time to forage! Read more…
Fishing
Pass Some Time on Passage Creek
Passage Creek is a picturesque and productive fishing destination to add to your list. Read more…
Catfish Stocking Returns to the Commonwealth
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Fisheries staff will be busy this fall stocking catchable channel catfish in more than 120 waters throughout the state. Read more…
Trigger a Brown Trout’s Predatory Instinct by Streamer Fishing in the Fall
The cooling of air temperatures and water temperatures that fall brings is a cue for brown trout to begin their spawning rituals. Streamers are a great way to target trophy-sized fish. Read more…
Hunting
2021-2022 Waterfowl Hunting Forecast
The statewide waterfowl biologist gives an overview of what the 2021-2022 season might look like. Read more…
Training a Dog to Track Deer
Training a dog to track a deer's blood trail is possible with almost any breed. Read more…
Rut Tips from Hunters That You Don’t See on TV
Three veteran deer hunters share tips about hunting the three phases of the rut. Read more…
Habitat
Prescribed Neglect and Creating Yard-Itat. It’s Really Not That Hard!
Creating small areas of wildlife habitat in your own yard, or yard-itat, doesn't actually require much effort! Read more…
Conservation Police
Senior Officer Brandon Harris Named the 2020 Virginia Boating Officer of the Year
Senior Officer Brandon Harris is recognized as the 2020 Virginia Boating Officer of the Year. Read more…
Virginia Conservation Police Operation Dry Water and Holiday Weekend Boating Safety Report
Conservation Police Officers with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources were very busy over the Independence Day holiday weekend as they participated in Operation Dry Water. Read more…
2020 Conservation Police Officer of the Year Awarded to Officer Cory D. Harbour
The Department of Wildlife Resources announced that Conservation Police Officer Cory Harbour has been named the 2020 Conservation Police Officer of the Year. Read more…