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Wildlife Viewing
Spotted! The Once-Endangered Kirtland’s Warbler Visits Virginia
Not many Virginia birders have check off the mega-rare Kirtland's warbler from their list, but this fall brought an unusual opportunity. Read more…
Virginia Master Naturalists Make a Difference for Wildlife
The Virginia Master Naturalists volunteer organization works with DWR and others to benefit Virginia's wildlife and their habitats. Read more…
Celebrate 15 Years of the Winter Wildlife Festival!
Over 15 years, the Winter Wildlife Festival has grown in its length and offerings and now spans nine days of wildlife viewing, education, and fun. Read more…
Fishing
Tips for Safely Handling and Releasing Musky
Safely and ethically handling and releasing musky can help keep them healthy. Read more…
One Last Cast Earns Josh Dolin his Master Angler V Badge
Josh Dolin has become the third angler to attain the Master Angler V title in DWR's Online Angler Recognition Program. Read more…
A Post-Helene Update from the DWR Region 3 Fisheries
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Regional Fisheries Manager Jeff Williams for an update of how the fisheries in Region 3 (Southwest Virginia) were faring after the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Read more…
Hunting
Fall Colors: Wood Duck Tips and Tricks
If you’re a hard-core duck hunter with a big boat and dozens of decoys, the chances are that while you and all the other hunters are squawking at some bread-eating mallards in the distance, the nearby woodies are piling into a beaver hole back in the brush. Read more…
Hunting Woodcock: Not Just a Walk in the Woods
With numbers being stable and lots of public land and access, hunting for woodcock is arguably the best upland hunting in Virginia today. Read more…
When Coyotes Come Calling
The coyote is a species of canine native to North America. Regarded as an opportunist and a predator by all standards, the coyote has an estimated population of over 50,000 in Virginia alone. Read more…
Boating
Explore Back Bay’s Rebound from Mill Landing
Putting in at Mill Landing on Back Bay opens up a world of fishing and boating opportunity. Read more…
There’s Lots of Wild to Explore from Windmill Point Landing
Whether you're fishing, wildlife viewing, or simply exploring by boat, the mouth of the Rappahannock has a lot to offer. Read more…
Explore the Wild Clinch River from Rexrena Public Boating Access
The Rexrena public boating access provides anglers and paddlers access to the incredibly diverse Clinch River for paddling, fishing, wildlife viewing, and more. Read more…
Habitat
Virginia Master Naturalists Make a Difference for Wildlife
The Virginia Master Naturalists volunteer organization works with DWR and others to benefit Virginia's wildlife and their habitats. Read more…
Atlantic Sturgeon Are The Focus Of The Fifth Annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition and Exhibition
The Atlantic sturgeon is the species of focus for the fifth annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition! Read more…
What is Habitat? Everything Needs to Eat!
Every animal needs to eat, and your yard can provide a veritable buffet of native options for an entire food chain! Read more…
Conservation Police
NWTF Virginia Supports Wildlife Law Enforcement with New Technology
Thanks to a grant from the Virginia NWTF State Chapter, the DWR Law Enforcement Division acquired cutting-edge equipment that will enhance their capabilities. Read more…
CPOs Protect Ginseng, Too
The harvest of wild ginseng is tightly regulated, and Virginia CPOs assist in enforcing those regulations. Read more…
Significant Poaching Case with 238 Violations Concluded
A lengthy and comprehensive investigation into the unlawful killing of dozens of deer in Lee and Scott counties leads to charges of hundreds of violations. Read more…