Hunting
2024 Acorn Report: Variable with Pockets of Excellent
Due to the abundance of acorns across many areas of the state, many wildlife species will likely be less mobile throughout the fall as they target these high-calorie food sources. Read more…
Sexual Selection in Deer
Sexual selection in wildlife helps the species produce strong, healthy offspring. Read more…
See Something? Say Something! The Wildlife Crime Helpline and Your Local CPO Can Help
If you see something that seems amiss in the woods, a Conservation Police Officer can help determine if a violation has occurred. Read more…
2024 Deer Season Forecast
Two mild winters in a row mean we ought to see plenty of healthy and productive animals this coming season, especially in those areas with above-average acorn production. Read more…
Time to Take a Doe: Update on the DMA Zones and Early Antlerless Firearms Seasons
DWR's Justin Folks gives an update on September firearms antlerless seasons in certain counties and hunting in CWD Disease Management Areas. Read more…
Crossgun? Please.
So why has the crossbow been such a struggle to gain acceptance today as an archery tool? Read more…
Virginia Gray Fox Project Needs Landowner Participation
Researchers on the Virginia Gray Fox Project are putting the call out for landowners willing to help capture images of gray foxes in Virginia. Read more…
Diversity, Forbs, and Mast: A Primer of Deer Diets Part 2
Part 2 of this series on deer diets reveals that key takeaways come down to these three things: diversity, forbs, and mast. Read more…
Stick on a String for More Bucks
When you think you’ve tried it all, take advantage of the technique our author has learned about from a veteran deer hunter! Read more…