Hunting
Advice from a CPO: What to Do—and Not Do—If You Encounter a Trespasser
What should you do if you encounter a trespasser on your land? Here are some tips from the VDWR's CPO force regarding such an event Read more…
Tick, Tock
Learn how day length and a deer's eye affect white-tail deer behavior from a scientist who has been studying deer for over 86 years! Read more…
Hunter Spotlight: Alvie Culanding
As a Filipino, Alvie Culanding hasn't seen many people who look like him in the woods, but he's found the hunting community open and welcoming. Read more…
What Impact Do Coyotes Have on Virginia’s Deer?
A hot topic among deer hunters is the ever-increasing coyote population. Learn more about coyotes and how they affect local deer herds. Read more…
Avoid These 14 Mistakes to Collect More Grouse
One of the best ways to improve your odds of at least occasionally bagging a grouse is to avoid making mistakes. Read more…
Thirteen Mistakes to Avoid to Target Bigger Bucks
By setting Quality Deer Management goals and taking your harvest selection seriously, the opportunity to take more mature bucks greatly increases! Read more…
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…