Hunting
Public Comment Period Open on Proposed Regulations
A public comment period is open through October 7 on proposed turkey, blue catfish, and regulatory reform regulations. Read more…
Little Things Mean a Lot
Paying attention to how deer behavior shifts with weather conditions can pay off. Read more…
Don’t Make These Navigational Mistakes While Afield
It's easy to get lost in the field, even if you feel comfortable in the woods. Make sure to have the right equipment and knowledge to find your way back out. Read more…
2025 Deer Season Forecast
Deer populations and the deer harvest across most of the state should be stable to increasing, which should help DWR achieve deer management goals. Read more…
Genetics vs Nutrition: What Research Shows
Wildlife biologists agree that the three things essential for maximum body weight and antler growth in free-ranging white-tailed deer are age, genetics, and nutrition. Numerous studies have been done that to show what impact your deer management plan can have. Read more…
From a CPO: Five Things to Know Before Hunting Season
A DWR Conservation Police Officer has some good reminders of what hunters need to remember and do before the season starts. Read more…
Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: Answering Some Questions
DWR's Deer Project Leader, Justin Folks, answers some questions submitted, addressing habitat management, how seasons are set, and more. Read more…
Scouting and Slurpees
Family life has reshaped scouting, but also improved it. Read more…
Give the New September Firearms Seasons a Try
The new regulations for a longer antlerless firearm season in some western Virginia counties with high deer populations are set to meet objectives! Read more…