Hunting
Tips for Making Turkey Hunting Fun for Your New Hunter
Making sure a new hunter has a good experience in the field can help encourage them to keep hunting in the future. Read more…
You’ve Harvested Your First Wild Turkey… Now What?
One question that doesn't get asked enough is, What do I do after I have a bird on the ground? Being prepared for success is important. Read more…
The Virginia Appalachian Deer Study: Conclusions to Understanding Population Trends of Whitetails in the Allegheny Mountains
Virginia Appalachian Deer simulations can infer that increasing fawn survival rates should be a secondary concern compared to limiting adult female harvest. Read more…
Virginia’s 2024 Spring Gobbler Forecast
Last year was a banner year for spring turkey harvest numbers. Could this year match that mark this year and excel once again? Read more…
Bear, Deer, and Turkey Harvest Data
Wildlife biologists with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources have compiled preliminary figures for the 2023–2024 hunting season. Read more…
The Deer Processor Issue
A decline in deer processing facilities and individuals processing their own deer could have an impact on deer harvest numbers and population management. Read more…
Why Turkey Seasons and Numbers Vary in Virginia
DWR Upland Game Bird Biologist Mike Dye explains how DWR interprets harvest data and determines fall turkey seasons. Read more…
Prescribed Fire: Why and How We Use It on Our Private Property
One habitat management technique stands above the rest. When you couple two techniques, however, it has a multiplier effect for wildlife. Read more…
The 2024 Elk Hunt Lottery
Applications are now open until March 30 for a chance to harvest a massive bull elk in Southwest Virginia! Read more…