Hunting
Hunter Spotlight: Meet Christopher “C.J.” Johnson
A family legacy of hunting is one that has given C.J. Johnson great joy and one that he's passing on to his sons. Read more…
2020–2021 Hunting & Trapping in Virginia Regulations Digest
The 2020-2021 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest is now available on the Department of Wildlife Resources' website and mobile app! Read more…
Hunter Spotlight: Meet Mindy Tucker
For the first installment of Hunter Spotlight in Notes from the Field, we introduces you to DWR's Recreational Safety Trainer and a new hunter Mindy. Read more…
The Archery Challenge
hunting with a crossbow for additional challenge. Hunting with novelty weapons provides a new experience to many hunters. Read more…
A Woodcock Egg in the Woods
The author's grandson finds a woodcock egg in the woods, inspiring some education about this uncommon groundnesting bird. Read more…
Fair Chase Ethics
The guidelines for Fair Chase Ethics are well established. It is our obligation to see that they remain in place! Read more…
2020 Spring Turkey Season Forecast
Spring turkey hunters this season could face some challenging conditions, given bird numbers it will be harder to find fowl this year. Read more…
Protect Yourself Against Ticks This Time of Year
It's important to protect yourself against tick bites when spending time outdoors in the spring and summer especially when camping and hunting. Read more…
Season’s End
The past 6 months of my life have been perforated by days spent hiking, plodding and sometimes crashing through the mountains of Virginia hunting ruffed grouse Read more…