Hunting
Shoot at Wings, Not Wires, When Dove Hunting
Shooting at dove while they're sitting on power lines can cause costly and dangerous disruptions in fiber optic services. Read more…
Migratory Gamebird Season: What to Pack
Game bird hunters should consider putting some of the following items in their vehicles for their hunts. Read more…
Mentoring Makes Hunters
The DWR Hunting Mentor Program offers novice hunters a way to gain the skills and knowledge needed to have a successful day in the field. Read more…
Into the Unknown
A Conservation Police Officer's day is never quite over, as this poaching case written up for Whitetail Times shows. Read more…
Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: Fawning Dates are Key to Rut Timing
DWR's Deer Project Leader, Justin Folks, applies some biology to help answer the age-old question of "When is the rut?" Read more…
Camaraderie and Cooperation Mark the Fourth Annual Elk Camp
The atmosphere at Elk Camp is full of fellowship and camaraderie as landowners, volunteers, and hunters work together for successful harvests. Read more…
Fall Hunting in Virginia
Hunting season for nearly all game species opens in the fall. Read on for season start dates, regulations, youth & apprentice opportunities, and more! Read more…
2025 Acorn Production Report: Sweet Music to the Ear
Good news! Surveys indicate an abundance of acorns across many areas of the state. Read more…
CWD and HD: What’s the Difference?
All about HD and CWD, how these diseases differ, how they impact deer, and our experiences with them in Virginia. Read more…