Mammals
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…
The Bugle is Back
The big bull emerges from heavy fog into the blood-orange glow of sunrise. This is no ordinary elk, but the half-ton, undisputed King of the Mountain. Read more…
How to See Virginia’s Awe-Inspiring Elk
Multiple opportunities exist to view and enjoy the restored Virginia elk herd through festivals, tours and even a field camera! Read more…
DWR Black Bear Radio-Collaring Project
Data acquired through this project continues to provide insights into the movements, habits, and home ranges of wild bears in unstudied areas of Virginia Read more…