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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…
Explore the Wild
With over 1,000 wild places to explore to your heart’s content, Explore the Wild is your online tool to find the best public lands in Virginia to hunt, fish, boat, paddle, view wildlife, hike, and go primitive camping! Read more…
2025 DWR Archery Open: You Are Invited!
Join us at the DWR Archery Open! Event proceeds will contribute to connecting people to conservation. Read more…
Restore the Wild Artwork Competition
DWR welcomes artists to create and submit an original piece of art for the 2025 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition, with a focus on the Atlantic sturgeon, fish passage, and clean water habitats! Read more…
Atlantic Sturgeon Are The Focus Of The Fifth Annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition and Exhibition
The Atlantic sturgeon is the species of focus for the fifth annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition! Read more…
Hike for the Wild — Take a Hike. Help Fundraise. Win Prizes.
Join us for Hike for the Wild, a virtual fundraiser that supports the Virginia Wildlife Grant Program! Register by September 26! Read more…