Hunting
Two Wild Game Appetizers Perfect for the Holidays
These two recipes make some great holiday wild game appetizers. Read more…
Six Hunters Successful in the Inaugural Elk Hunt in the Elk Management Zone of Virginia
The 2022 DWR Elk Hunt was an event celebrating camaraderie, cooperation, and wildlife conservation. Read more…
How Virginia’s Deer Change in December and January
After the rigors of the rut and the onset of winter in December and January, how do whitetails change? Read more…
Five Tips for a Successful Public Land Hunt
Hunting public land is an opportunity to explore the great outdoors, take advantage of an incredible resource, and with some luck, shoot the buck of a lifetime. Read more…
The First Two Weeks of November and the Bucks are on the Move: Part 2
The data gives a look into when is your best chance of harvesting a buck or a mature buck. Read more…
Work Hard and Try To Do the Right Thing: Matt Knox Reflects on Decades of Deer Management
After 30 years as the DWR Deer Project Leader, Matt Knox is retiring, so we asked him to reflect on his time at DWR. Read more…
Experimenting with a Euro Mount
Experimenting with a DIY Euro mount can be a great way to become even more involved in your buck harvest. Read more…
The First Two Weeks of November and the Bucks are on the Move: Part 1
With three months to deer hunt, when is the best time to harvest a buck? Simple--it is the first two (or three weeks) of November. Read more…
Let’s Get Primitive: Turkey Legs
They’re basic and simple, but there’s nothing quite like a really good turkey leg. Read more…