Hunting
Hunter Spotlight: Michael Tran Learned a New Tradition at DWR Mentored Hunt
A hunter who participated in one of Department of Wildlife Resources' mentored deer hunts recounts his day and his first deer. Read more…
Wisdom from Richard P. Smith’s Book “Tracking Wounded Deer”
Richard P. Smith’s book “Tracking Wounded Deer: How to Find and Tag Deer Shot with Bow or Gun” has educational information for hunters. Read more…
Amy Barr Enjoys the Art of the Hunt
This single mother taught herself how to hunt after age forty and values the peace and tranquility she finds in the forest. Read more…
Not Just a Knife: Essential Tools for Processing Game
Chef Wade Truong shares his go-to tools to help makes the most out of the animal you've harvested by carving their meat for storage. Read more…
Teaming Up with Dogs for Turkeys
The true joy of hunting turkeys with a well-trained dog is the teamwork between hunter and dog creating lifelong bonds. Read more…
CPOs Navigate “Rail Tides” to Protect Migratory Birds
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) CPOs have developed specific strategies tailored to how hunters participate in the rail bird season. Read more…
2020 Acorn Report: Can You Believe It’s Normal?!
There seem to be few things normal about 2020 including oddly enough projected acorn production throughout the state of Virginia! Read more…
Hunter Spotlight: 2020 Youth and Apprentice Deer Hunting Weekend Highlights
Hunter Spotlight: 2020 Youth and apprentice deer hunting weekend highlights shows the successful youth hunts of this weekend! Read more…
2020–2021 Wildlife Regulations Public Scoping Period
Offer your ideas on changes to hunting, trapping, or other wildlife laws that you would like to see for the 2021–2022 seasons. Read more…