Hunting
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…
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…