Hunting
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…
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…