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Virginia Wildlife 2026 Calendar
The iconic Virginia Wildlife calendar is a must-have for every outdoor enthusiast, and also makes a great gift! Read more…
Balance is the Goal for the Natural Area Preserve Deer Management Program
DCR and DWR are working together on a science-based, long-term solution to reduce ecological damage caused by overabundant deer. Read more…
Celebrating 75 Years of Anglers’ Contributions to Conservation
Whether it’s catch-and-release or hook-and-cook, fishing is conservation—and has been for 75 years—codified in federal law with a hook in Virginia history. Read more…
Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: Deer Management is a Community Effort
Introducing a new Notes from the Field blog from the Deer Project Leader at the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), Justin Folks. Read more…
True Wildlife Crime: Inside Virginia’s Elite K9 Team
Virginia’s elite K9 Conservation Police teams work hard to track poachers, uncover evidence, and solve wildlife crimes across the Commonwealth. Get a behind-the-scenes look at these highly trained dogs & their dedicated handlers in the latest episode of True Wildlife Crime! Read more…
Atlas Updates: Entering the Final Stretch and 2024 Summary
It is happening – we have officially entered the final year of our work to bring you the Atlas results as a comprehensive, freely accessible website. Read more…
Don’t Forget the Water for Birds!
Feeding birds isn't the only way you can help them during the winter. Providing a reliable, unfrozen water source is also a great idea. Read more…
Hurricane Helene Took a Toll on Virginia’s Eastern Hellbender Populations
Hurricane Helene made dramatic impacts on the Clinch and Holston watersheds, damaging eastern hellbender nest boxes and impacting both nests and adult hellbenders. Read more…
Wildlife Photography Tips from Richmond Photographers
Just because you live in an urban area doesn't mean you can't take photos of wildlife! Three experienced wildlife photographers from Richmond, Virginia, share tips on how to capture wildlife images in an urban environment. Read more…