Hunting
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…
2023 Spring Turkey Harvest Results
The DWR announced a harvest of 24,447 turkeys during the 2023 spring turkey season, the highest spring turkey harvest ever recorded in Virginia. Read more…
Seventh Annual Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt Provides Opportunity and Community
The Seventh Annual Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt gave youth, first responders, veterans, and other hunters the opportunity to hunt with experienced guides Read more…
Hunting Success Stories from 2022-2023 Seasons
Some successful hunts for deer, turkey and other animals that were shared with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources this season. Read more…
An Evolving Sport
It's easy to forget just how different hunting is today than it was 100 years ago with new techniques and equipment developed every year Read more…
Alpha-Gal: Another Reason to Beware of Ticks While Hunting Spring Gobblers
There’s a tick in Virginia that can make you allergic to red meat, and it found me while I was hunting spring gobblers. Read more…