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Wildlife Viewing
Nature Through Women’s Eyes on Display at Huntley Meadows Park
A photo exhibit at Huntley Meadows Park focuses on wildlife photography from public parks captured by women. 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…
Elk Cam is Streaming Live!
This livestreaming webcam located in Southwest Virginia’s Buchanan County provides a virtual experience to view elk and other wildlife! Read more…
Fishing
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…
Smallmouth Bass Study to Inform Future Stocking
DWR Region 4 Fisheries staff is conducting a five-year study taking fin clips from marked hatchery-raised smallmouth bass to determine how stocked fingerlings contribute to smallmouth populations. 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…
Hunting
2024 Deer Season Forecast
Two mild winters in a row mean we ought to see plenty of healthy and productive animals this coming season, especially in those areas with above-average acorn production. Read more…
Time to Take a Doe: Update on the DMA Zones and Early Antlerless Firearms Seasons
DWR's Justin Folks gives an update on September firearms antlerless seasons in certain counties and hunting in CWD Disease Management Areas. Read more…
Crossgun? Please.
So why has the crossbow been such a struggle to gain acceptance today as an archery tool? Read more…
Boating
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…
Explore the Wild out of Gloucester’s Ware House Landing
Gloucester’s Ware House Landing is a great, readily accessible launch point for both paddlecraft and skiffs to Explore the Wild on the south side of Mobjack Bay Read more…
Public Comment Period Open on Proposed Regulations
A public comment period is open through September 10 on proposed freshwater fisheries, recreational boating, and non-game & endangered wildlife regulations. Read more…
Habitat
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…
What is Habitat? Space is Relative for Wildlife
Considering how much space a species needs for its habitat is an important consideration when planning habitat projects. Read more…
Conservation Police
DWR Recruit Class Invited to VSP Ceremonial Capitol Run
The graduating class of the 13th Virginia Conservation Police Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy was invited to join the Virginia State Police (VSP) graduating recruit class in their ceremonial Capitol run. Read more…
True Wildlife Crime: Exposing a Prolific Turkey Poacher
Join us for our first episode as we uncover the wild side of crime with real-life cases straight from the field. Watch…
DWR Conservation Police Presents 2023 Awards
In a ceremony on March 20, the VDWR CPO presented their 2023 awards, recognizing exceptional efforts from Conservation Police Officers across the state. Read more…