Hunting
Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: Breaking Down the Harvest Summary
The first installment in a deep dive into the status of Virginia's deer herd. Read more…
50 Years of Whitetail Mistakes
It is true that new hunting methods and better equipment can give you an advantage, but nothing can beat experience, persistence, and luck. Read more…
From a Tumor to a Tom: A Tale of Perseverance
This turkey hunter didn't let a shocking diagnosis and grueling recovery prevent him from harvesting a spring gobbler. Read more…
Youth Hunters Dominate 2026 Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt
Young hunters made their mark in the 10th edition of the Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt. Read more…
A View to a Kill
Former Game Warden Rick Perry recalls one of his most memorable cases in this article for Whitetail Times. Read more…
Mange and What It Means for the American Black Bear
DWR has been leveraging cooperation, partnerships, and research to get a better understanding of the affect mange is having on Virginia's black bears. Read more…
The Virginia Bear Mange Study: Using Hair Corrals and Trail Camera Data to Study Sarcoptic Mange in Virginia’s Black Bears
The Virginia Bear Mange Study’s main goals are to understand how mange is impacting bear densities, as well as its effects on bear health and behavior. Read more…
Bearded Hen Harvest—Trophy or Liability?
With the growing concern for turkey populations h, many hunters have been asking why we allow the harvest of a hen during these springs seasons. Read more…
Virginia’s 2026 Spring Gobbler Forecast
There's good news and bad news when looking at the forecast for the spring turkey season. Read more…