Hunting
The Virginia Bear Mange Study: Using Hair Corrals and Trail Camera Data to Study Sarcoptic Mange in Virginia’s Black Bears
The Virginia Bear Mange Study’s main goals are to understand how mange is impacting bear densities, as well as its effects on bear health and behavior. Read more…
Bearded Hen Harvest—Trophy or Liability?
With the growing concern for turkey populations h, many hunters have been asking why we allow the harvest of a hen during these springs seasons. Read more…
Virginia’s 2026 Spring Gobbler Forecast
There's good news and bad news when looking at the forecast for the spring turkey season. Read more…
Myth vs. Reality: Predators and Turkeys in Virginia
It's not about the predators, it's about the habitat. Read more…
Hunt Clubs in Virginia are a Long-Lived Tradition!
Membership in a well-established hunt club can be both rewarding and a way to safeguard this treasured tradition. Read more…
Scatology 101
Decoding deer scat can tell you a lot about the deer in your hunting locations. Read more…
Bear, Deer, and Turkey Harvest Data
Wildlife biologists with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources have compiled preliminary figures for the 2025–2026 hunting season. Read more…
2026 Virginia Elk Lottery
Applications are open now through March 31, 2026. Apply now and be part of protecting Virginia’s elk for generations to come. Read more…
40 Years of Commitment
The Virginia Deer Hunters Association has worked alongside of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources since our organization was founded in 1985. Read more…