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Wildlife Viewing
What is Habitat? Shelter Can Protect Wildlife
The term "habitat" means a lot of different things, and one of them is shelter. Different wildlife species need different types of shelter for a variety of reasons, and you can provide some of that shelter. Read more…
Sustaining Butterflies with Habitats at Home
There's more to butterfly habitats than just flowers, and you can create, maintain, or improve butterfly habitats at home. Read more…
Not Myth: A Gray-Crowned Rosy-Finch Was in Virginia!
When a sighting of this rarity gets reported, you drop everything and pick up the camera. Read more…
Fishing
Explore the Wild on the Smith River: Hot Trout Fishing in Cold Summer Water
Looking for a great place to catch trout in cool water during the hottest months of the summer? Give the Smith River tailwater a try. Read more…
Three Flies for Summer Trout
If you’d like to simplify things, or are just getting into the sport and want three broadly effective patterns, give this trio of offerings a try. Read more…
Explore the Wild by Fishing at these Five Richmond-Area WMAs
Looking for a new place to fish? Explore the Wild at one of the Department's Wildlife Managements Areas near Richmond. Read more…
Hunting
Build Your Own Turkey Call and Customize It Too!
Making or customizing your own turkey call can be a great summer activity for hunters eagerly awaiting next season. Read more…
Continuing Education: The Backbone of Wildlife Research
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association (VDHA) Lee Roy Gordon Scholarship Grant has helped advance wildlife research and knowledge. Read more…
Food for Thought: A Primer of Deer Diets Part 1
A graduate study focused on deer foraging informed DWR's Deer Project Leader about what deer eat and how they behave. Read more…
Boating
Hoskins Creek is a Great Spot to Put In and Explore the Wild
Putting in at the boating access site at Hoskins Creek opens up miles of boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Read more…
Boating Safely on Virginia’s Waterways with Your Family Dog
Having your canine friends join you for a day of boating is fun, but make sure to keep your four-legged companions safe and healthy when they're on the water. Read more…
Explore an Extremely Diverse Wild on the Clinch River from Clinchport
For the naturalist, multi-species angler, and boater, the Clinch River is a trip worth making, and an invaluable resource in the state’s most remote corner. Read more…
Habitat
What is Habitat? Shelter Can Protect Wildlife
The term "habitat" means a lot of different things, and one of them is shelter. Different wildlife species need different types of shelter for a variety of reasons, and you can provide some of that shelter. Read more…
Sustaining Butterflies with Habitats at Home
There's more to butterfly habitats than just flowers, and you can create, maintain, or improve butterfly habitats at home. Read more…
Protecting Turtles on Jamestown Island and Near You
Local wildlife enthusiasts have made a big difference for turtles on Jamestown Island by taking care to avoid turtle hatchlings when driving. Read more…
Conservation Police
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…
K9 Josie’s End of Watch
K9 Josie, a veteran of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Conservation Police K9 force, sadly passed away on January 29 at the age of 8 Read more…
A Thief in the Night
This story not only highlights the uniqueness of a CPO's obligation to serve, but also conveys how a witness is able to assist in bringing a poacher to justice. Read more…