Hunting
Timing a Prescribed Fire
Every time there is a discussion about prescribed fire in Virginia, questions arise about the reasons why we burn at that specific times of the year. Read more…
Proposed Regulations Include Introduction of Special Elk Hunting License
The wildlife regulation proposals are currently open to public comment include the introduction of a special elk hunting license. Read more…
2021 Spring Gobbler Forecast
Insight into what spring turkey season might look like for hunters using prior harvests to estimate and predict this year's successes Read more…
Burning for Better Wildlife Habitat
Department of Wildlife Resources' employee Katie Martin explains how private landowners can use prescribed fire to develop wildlife habitat. Read more…
Waterfowl Season Over? Not Quite!
Proper care of your waterfowl hunting equipment can save time and money next season. The proper cleaning and storage of equipment is vital to good hunting. Read more…
Dancing with Lady Luck
Hunting methods and advanced gear have revolutionized whitetail hunting, but it still requires behavioral knowledge, persistence, and skill. Read more…
Get Out and Scout!
February is the time to get back into the woods to gather knowledge for next season scouting for tree rubs and other signs of deer. Read more…
Timber Management Can Help Wildlife in the George Washington and Thomas Jefferson National Forest
Logging mature timber is a must to restore new growth to the forest floor. Poor timber management is a formula for declining wildlife habitat. Read more…
Hunter Spotlight: Meet Jake Henderson
Jake Henderson has discovered the challenges and rewards of hunting on public land during this hunting spotlight Read more…