Hunting
2021 White-Tailed Deer Forecast
What's new in the regulations, how HD and CWD are affecting Virginia's deer populations, and trends in deer populations across the state. Read more…
2021 Acorn Production Report: Pockets of Productivity
Acorn production across the state in 2021 can be categorized overall as poor, but with pockets of fair production. Read more…
Chronic Wasting Disease: What Hunters Should Know For the 2021–22 Deer Hunting Season
Information about voluntary testing, mandatory testing, new regulations, and a virtual Q&A regarding Chronic wasting disease in Virginia. Read more…
How to Judge the Age and Sex of Black Bears
A few tips about how to estimate a bear's age, health and sex in the field for outdoor enthusiasts and hunters. Read more…
The Green Top Outdoor Expo: the Premier Eastern Seaboard Event!
The 2021 Green Top Outdoor Expo is shaping up to be another great event and one that all outdoor enthusiasts should plan to attend. Read more…
Tips to Help You Bag More Doves
Oil up your shotguns, gather your shells and shoot a few practice rounds. Dove hunting is an exciting adventure, here's some tips to help you on your next hunt! Read more…
Bird! Bird! BIRD!
Dove hunting is all about quality times with friends and family, and results in some delicious meals when you know how to properly cook these birds. Read more…
Virginia Dove Hunting Forecast
Dove hunter success often depends not only on the dove population and nesting success, but also on the condition of the habitat and available food. Read more…
Myths and Truths in Archery Hunting
Dispelling a few myths and telling a few truths about archery hunting regarding arrows, bows, safety harnesses and crossbows. Read more…