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Elk in Virginia: Return of a Native Species
Avoid Your Dog Encountering a Bear at Home and While Recreating
Wildlife Viewing
Get Outdoors this Winter to See Virginia’s Abundance of Winter Birds
There are plenty of birds to see in Virginia during the winter months. Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Monica Hoel
Monica Hoel's involvement with the Virginia Master Naturalists has helped her appreciate wildlife watching. Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Lindsay Kagalis
Lindsay Kagalis loves to slow down and look at the details while wildlife viewing. Read more…
Fishing
Angler Spotlight: Meet Terri Davis
Terri Davis is making quite a splash on the bass tournament fishing scene. Read more…
8 Trout Stream Destinations to Try in 2021
Eight great trout-fishing destinations you don't want to miss in Virginia. Read more…
December 2020 Fishing Report
Updates on fishing conditions, trout stocking, and where to go fishing to possibly catch a state record Saugeye! Watch…
Hunting
Hunter Spotlight: Meet Jake Henderson
Jake Henderson has discovered the challenges and rewards of hunting on public land. Read more…
The Virginia Appalachian Deer Study: Understanding Population Dynamics of Whitetails West of the Blue Ridge
An ongoing study seeks to define whitetail deer populations west of the Blue Ridge. Read more…
Working Together to Share the Harvest
The Virginia Hound Heritage and Virginia Hunters for the Hungry groups join forces to make a difference. Read more…
Habitat
Elk in Virginia: Return of a Native Species
The restoration work for elk, including substantial habitat management and efforts to provide wildlife viewing, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy this charismatic and majestic species. Read more…
Six DWR Habitat Projects Funded by Restore the Wild
Six habitat projects spanning more than 180 acres will be funded thanks to the Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) Restore the Wild initiative. Read more…
Run for the Wild Virtual 5K Results
Our inaugural virtual 5K run/walk took place on July 17, 18, & 19, 2020. More than 400 runners joined us to help support our mission to keep Virginia’s wild places wild! Read more…
Conservation Police
CPO Spotlight: Meet Officer Cory Harbour
CPO Cory Harbour feels like his love of the outdoors and family history of first responders made work as a Conservation Police Officer a perfect fit. Read more…
Hunting Interrupted by a Hot Pursuit
You never know what you'll see from a tree stand! Read more…
CPO Spotlight: Meet Sergeant Jessica Whirley
Sergeant Jessica Whirley has combined her love of the outdoors and passion for law enforcement into a career in the DWR Conservation Police. Read more…