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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
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…
Do Less and Restore the Wild in Your Own Backyard This Fall!
Less work for you means more habitat and food for the birds and other animals in your back yard! Read more…
Fishing
Angler Spotlight: Neil Lamm Caught a Close-to-Home Trout Slam
Neil Lamm caught all three trout for his Virginia Trout Slam in his home county. Read more…
Virginia Trout Slam Challenge
Join two of our DWR fisheries biologists as they attempt the Virginia Trout Slam Challenge. Watch…
October 2020 Fishing Report
We highlight conditions and techniques for targeting fall smallmouth bass on rivers and streams across the Commonwealth in addition to agency updates on fall trout stocking. Watch…
Hunting
All About Antlers
Fascinating facts about antlers! Read more…
Enzo Finds Deer Fast
A blood-tracking dog can help a hunter locate and retrieve game ethically and quickly. Read more…
Hunter Spotlight: Michael Tran Learned a New Tradition at DWR Mentored Hunt
A hunter who participated in one of DWR's mentored deer hunts recounts his day and his first deer. 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
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…
CPOs Navigate Rail Tides to Protect Migratory Birds
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) have developed specific strategies tailored to how hunters participate in the rail bird season. Read more…