Hunting
Footing the Bill: Virginia’s National Forest Stamp at Work
The few dollars that hunters, anglers, and trappers spend each year on a National Forest Stamp go a long way when putting habitat work on the ground. Read more…
DWR’s Latest Black Bear Management Plan Will Guide Management Decisions into the Future
DWR's latest version of the Black Bear Management Plan is a framework to sustainably manage black bears as a wild resource. Read more…
Park the Bush Hog to Create Brooding and Nesting Habitat
Winter and early spring are a great time to get started on habitat projects for game birds like turkey, grouse, and quail. Read more…
A Thief in the Night
This story not only highlights the uniqueness of a CPO's obligation to serve, but also conveys how a witness is able to assist in bringing a poacher to justice. Read more…
First Deer is a Deer of a Lifetime
This hunter's first deer harvest will be one he remembers for a lifetime this one is particularly unique due to it's brilliant coloration. Read more…
Be Welcome in the Blind: Waterfowl Hunting Etiquette
It is imperative to ensure your waterfowl hunting etiquette is up to par. Especially for those that hunt with others. Read more…
5 Tips for Hunting Virginia’s Slough Ducks
As duck action heats up in December, here are some ways to capitalize on finding and hunting ducks in the timber holes, sloughs, and marshes. Read more…
Deer Hunting Virginia’s Late Season
Hunting the late bow and muzzleloader seasons in Virginia can be a rewarding experience as it is some of the most challenging times to hunt. Read more…
Virginia’s Second Managed Elk Hunt A Success
The second elk hunt was another huge success thanks to an army of landowners, volunteers, VDWR staff, and an awesome cohort of hunters. Read more…