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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
March Means Morels!
Morels can make a great addition to your ingredients, so go out foraging! Read more…
The Richmond Falcon Cam
As a new decade dawns, we are happy to welcome you to a new season of the Richmond Falcon Cam! Read more…
Resist the Temptation To Feed Wild Animals
Feeding wildlife might seem like a kind thing to do, but it can have serious consequences for both you and the animals. Read more…
Fishing
Researchers at VIMS Looking for Fish Photos to Help Development of Fish Recognition App
VIMS researchers are looking for fish photos to help train artificial intelligence for a fish recognition app they're developing. Read more…
Jerry Hall Takes Over as Fallfish State Record-Holder
An afternoon spent trout fishing resulted in an unexpected state record fallfish for Jerry Hall. Read more…
Four Great Tactics for Spring Crappie Success
Crappies are great fish for family outings, which makes them the perfect choice for someone new to the sport of angling—young or old. Read more…
Hunting
Proposed Regulations Include Introduction of Special Elk Hunting License
The wildlife regulation proposals on hunting, trapping, and possession of terrestrial wildlife that are currently open to public comment include the introduction of a special elk hunting license. Read more…
2021 Spring Gobbler Forecast
Insight into what spring turkey season might look like for hunters. Read more…
Burning for Better Wildlife Habitat
In this article that originally appeared in the Whitetail Times, DWR'sKatie Martin explains how private landowners can use prescribed fire to develop wildlife habitat. 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 Senior Officer Beth McGuire
Senior Officer Beth McGuire has known she was destined for a law enforcement career since she was young. Read more…
CPO Spotlight: Meet Officer Bonnie Braziel
CPO Bonnie Braziel knew instantly that being a CPO was her calling. Read more…
Adding to the K9 Capabilities
Two of the DWR K9 Conservation Police dog-and-handler pairs are working on adding human remains detection to their skills. Read more…