Hunting
Try Marsh Hen Hunting in the Fall!
Rail hunting might not be well-known, but this Eastern Shore bird's unusual tendencies make for a fun day in the marsh. Read more…
CWD Testing: The Myths and the Realities
Hunters can play an important part of CWD detection and limiting its spread by bringing harvested deer to CWD testing sites. Read more…
The November Payoff: How We Target and Harvest Mature Mountain Bucks During the Rut
Persistence kills mature bucks. But how much due diligence are you willing to put in on your target bucks? Read more…
A Woman’s Place is in the Woods
One crisp fall morning and a doe forever shifted this woman’s relationship with hunting. Read more…
Wildlife Regulations Public Scoping Period
Offer your ideas on changes to hunting, trapping, or other wildlife regulations that you would like to see for the 2025–2026 seasons. Read more…
2024 Acorn Report: Variable with Pockets of Excellent
Due to the abundance of acorns across many areas of the state, many wildlife species will likely be less mobile throughout the fall as they target these high-calorie food sources. Read more…
Sexual Selection in Deer
Sexual selection in wildlife helps the species produce strong, healthy offspring. Read more…
See Something? Say Something! The Wildlife Crime Helpline and Your Local CPO Can Help
If you see something that seems amiss in the woods, a Conservation Police Officer can help determine if a violation has occurred. Read more…
2024 Deer Season Forecast
Two mild winters in a row mean we ought to see plenty of healthy and productive animals this coming season, especially in those areas with above-average acorn production. Read more…