Hunting
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…
Two Deer and a Stinky Guest Make for a Memorable Hunt
A mentored hunt results in some remarkable moments. Read more…
Beyond Basic Safety to Becoming a Virginia Hunter
Virginia’s Hunter Education program has evolved over decades from a basic safety course to a sophisticated pathway to train hunters as conservationists. Read more…
Boone and Crockett: The Gatekeeper of Fair Chase and Keeper of the North American Big Game Records
The Boone and Crockett Club has set the high standard for fair chase for 137 years. Read more…
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…