Hunting
Woodcock Hunting is an Exhilarating, and Delicious, Experience
The delectable woodcock is known in some circles as the ultimate game bird for table fare and a phenomenal hunting experience. Read more…
Five Reasons to Give Rabbit a Run
Looking for a great way to get outside with friends and bring home some protein? Give rabbit hunting a try! You can even bring your dogs! Read more…
Cut, Burn, Repeat: Our Plan for Managing Hunting Property in the Appalachian Mountains
Building and maintaining food plots throughout your property increases native biodiversity. Timber management is the next step to habitat management. Read more…
Anything Can Happen during Virginia’s January Turkey Season
A two-week season in January in some areas of Virginia gives turkey hunters another opportunity to harvest a bird. Read more…
Eleven Tips for Hunting Virginia’s Abundant Gray and Fox Squirrels
Some important tips to keep in mind while hunting this intriguing and abundant small game quarry such as grey squirrels. Read more…
A Student of the Old-School Playbook with Years of Treasured Memories
Some of today’s best hunters learned the ways of the whitetail from the “old timers whose skills still lead the way for our present-day deer hunter! Read more…
Two Wild Game Appetizers Perfect for the Holidays
Gatherings with family and friends provide a unique opportunity to try new types of wild game and different preparation methods. Read more…
Six Hunters Successful in the Inaugural Elk Hunt in the Elk Management Zone of Virginia
The 2022 Department of Wildlife Resources' Elk Hunt was an event celebrating camaraderie, cooperation, and wildlife conservation. Read more…
How Virginia’s Deer Change in December and January
The question arises after the rigors of the rut and the onset of winter in December and January, how do whitetails change? Read more…