Hunting
2023 Wild Turkey Summer Brood Survey Results
The annual turkey brood survey provides an index to productivity of wild turkey reproduction and can assist in making management decisions. Read more…
Managing Deer Herds and Helping Hunters for the Hungry
Hunters, landowners, and the public all play a major role of support to meet the needs of Hunters for the Hungry Program. Read more…
2023 Acorn Production Report: Wildlife Will Be on the Move in the Fall
Due to the lack of acorns across most of the state, many wildlife species will likely be more mobile throughout the fall in search of alternative food sources. Read more…
2023 Deer Season Forecast
All signs point to relatively stable statistics as Virginia heads into the 2023-2024 deer hunting season. Good luck with your hunting! Read more…
Hunt Safely On or Near Cold Water!
If you're going to be hunting on or next to cold water this season, you'll need to take some extra precautions to stay safe. Read more…
Nine Proven Stand Sites for Deer
No method can compare with waiting patiently on stand for a buck to walk into shooting range when hunting whitetail deer. Read more…
13 Preseason Scouting Mistakes that are Hurting Your Success Rate
Some hunters spend so much time wandering in the field without a focused scouting plan that they end up hurting their chances to succeed. Read more…
Know Your Hunting Regulations: It’s All in the Details
The hunting rules and regulations act as a road map for the protection of our wildlife resources and the protection of hunters in the field. Read more…
The Next Challenge: What Defines a Trophy?
Trophy bucks are often measured in different ways by different hunters they always create lasting memories of the hunt that will last for a lifetime! Read more…