Hunting
How to Gain Hunting Permission
One of the questions hunters often ask is how can they gain hunting permission to nearby private land here are some tips on how to accomplish this task Read more…
The Trifecta: Recipe for Arrow Lethality
Hunting whitetails at close range with archery tackle is a tall order. However, pre-season planning and practice can be a defining factor! Read more…
Quota Hunts are Ideal for Mentoring a New Hunter
These Quota Hunts are a recipe for creating an unforgettable hunting experience and an ideal scenario for mentoring new and novice hunters of all ages. Read more…
Squirrel Hunting in Virginia: 5 Reasons Why It’s The Ultimate Hunting Experience
Get outdoors, take someone who has never been, and get after some squirrels this season! squirrels are easy to catch and delicious to eat Read more…
Restoration for the Future of Hunting
Restore the Wild is for everyone that has a heart for nature, by reconnecting to it, and protecting the very gifts that give us passion. Read more…
Research at Virginia Tech Seeks to Understand Interactions Between Predators and Whitetailed Deer
Researchers are facing the complexity of understanding and managing carnivores and their role in ecosystems within large expanses of land. Read more…
Random Thoughts and Observations on Coyotes
Where did coyotes come from? Are they having a significant impact on Virginia’s deer herds? Deer Project Coordinator, Matt Knox provides his insight. Read more…
Virginia’s Spring Gobbler Season
With Virginia’s spring gobbler season just around the corner, it’s time to tap the knowledge of Gary Norman, DWR’s forest game bird biologist. Read more…
How You Can Contribute to the Breeding Bird Atlas While Out Hunting or Fishing
Attention Virginia’s sportsmen and women: we need your bird observations for Virginia's 2nd annual breeding bird atlas project! Read more…