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Wildlife Viewing
Chase Spring Wildflowers at Clinch Mountain WMA
Every spring, the mountain landscape at Clinch Mountain WMA explodes into a mosaic of pastels, attracting naturalists from all over. Read more…
Luck and Preparation at the Peaks of Otter on the VBWT
Blogger Meg Raynes explores the Peaks of Otter Loop of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail, finding some great views and interesting wildlife. Read more…
Bears, Otters, and More! Exploring the Wild in the Great Dismal Swamp
VBWT blogger Wade Monroe explores the Great Dismal Swamp Wildlife Refuge and other sites on VBWT's Suffolk Loop. Read more…
Fishing
Bluegills Three Ways
For sheer fishing fun and fast action on the water, it’s hard to top an outing for bluegills. Read more…
5 Great Places to Fish After Work in Richmond
Check out some great Richmond spots if you want to get out to fish before or after work for a few hours. Read more…
Catch a Tagged Walleye on South Holston Lake? Here’s What to Do.
DWR fisheries staff have tagged walleye in South Holston Lake located in Southwestern Virginia and East Tennessee as part of an angler exploitation study and are asking anglers who catch a tagged walleye to return the tag for a $20 reward. Read more…
Hunting
Good Hunter Landowner Relations – A Must For Our Future!
Maintaining good relationships between hunters and landowners is key. Read more…
Na’Quan’s First Turkey Made Great Sandwiches!
A young hunter has a great day afield during Spring Turkey Youth and Apprentice Weekend. Read more…
2022 Spring Turkey Youth and Apprentice Weekend Success Stories
Spring Turkey Youth and Apprentice Weekend creates memories for a lifetime! Read more…
Boating
Exploring the Head of South Holston Lake from Whitaker Hollow Boat Ramp
Whitaker Hollow Boat Ramp provides quick and easy access to the headwaters of South Holston Lake. Read more…
Exploring the Nottoway River from Hercules Landing
Launching at Hercules landing to explore the Nottoway River is a great choice for fishing and wildlife watching. Read more…
Hiring a Competent Marine Surveyor Helps when Buying a Used Boat
Finding the right surveyor and know what questions to ask can be important when buying a used boat. Read more…
Habitat
Growing Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Other Wildlife
Think beyond flowers when planting for Virginia's pollinators. Read more…
Plant Native Flowers for Hummingbirds and Other Pollinators and Birds
Many beautiful native flowers will attract hummingbirds providing nectar and creating great habitat for other pollinators and birds. Read more…
Vernal Pools: Spring’s Night Life
In the spring, small vernal pools are a vibrant environment full of fascinating creatures. Read more…
Conservation Police
Conservation Police Officer (CPO) Recruiting Information
If you have a passion for the outdoors and want to serve your community, a career as a Conservation Police Officer (CPO) may be right for you. DWR is now accepting applications for multiple duty assignments throughout Virginia. Read more…
11th DWR Conservation Police Academy Class Graduates
Congratulations to the graduates of the 11th DWR Conservation Police Training Academy. Read more…