Hunting
A Student of the Old-School Playbook with Years of Treasured Memories
Some of today’s best hunters learned the ways of the whitetail from the “old timers whose skills still lead the way for our present-day deer hunter! Read more…
Two Wild Game Appetizers Perfect for the Holidays
Gatherings with family and friends provide a unique opportunity to try new types of wild game and different preparation methods. Read more…
Six Hunters Successful in the Inaugural Elk Hunt in the Elk Management Zone of Virginia
The 2022 Department of Wildlife Resources' Elk Hunt was an event celebrating camaraderie, cooperation, and wildlife conservation. Read more…
How Virginia’s Deer Change in December and January
The question arises 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 using data from the hunters of previous years. 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 which can be a great way to become even more involved in your buck harvest and get a wonderful trophy of your hunt. 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…