Hunting
Learning is the Focus of Hunter Skills Weekend
All you need is a desire to learn more about hunting to participate in Hunter Skills Weekend and attend in-depth seminars to learn more about this skill. Read more…
Where to Hunt Squirrel in Virginia
Virginia's public lands provide ample opportunity to hunt squirrels such as state forests and wildlife management areas. Read more…
Take a Kid Hunting for June Squirrels
Taking children or novice hunters squirrel hunting in the June season can be a great way to spend time in the outdoors. Read more…
Water That Plot: Using Sprinklers to Salvage Drought-Ravaged Food Plots
With the hot dry summer months that so often devastate the site, having an irrigation system for back-up can be a game-changer for food plots. Read more…
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…