Videos
Into the World: Harvesting and Releasing Striped Bass
Take a look at the methods used by warm water hatchery staff to harvest fish from production ponds for stocking in reservoirs such as Bugg's Island Lake. Watch…
Hatching and Raising Striped Bass for Stocking Virginia’s Lakes
Join Hatchery Manager Mike Gafford as he explains the methods employed by his crew to collect, produce, and raise striped bass for stocking in lakes. Watch…
Kerr Lake Striped Bass Sampling
DWR aquatic wildlife resources staff sample the Striped Bass population in Bugg's Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir annually. Watch…
Musselrama 2019
Did you know freshwater mussels do an amazing job of cleaning our rivers? Each mussel can filter up to 20 liters of water a day, screening out bacteria, algae and heavy metals. Watch…
Raising Trout in Virginia: Episode 2
In episode 2 we take you through some of the day to day activities like feeding, cleaning tanks, and grading fish at the Coursey Springs Fish Cultural Station. Watch…
Raising Trout in Virginia: Episode 1
Ever wonder what it take to grow a stocked trout in one of our fish hatcheries? Watch episode 1 of a series of videos regarding fish hatcheries Watch…
Patrolling the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Every summer during the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, CPO Brian Batton looks forward to protecting people and wildlife. Watch…
Virginia Conservation Police Officer Katiana Quarles: “My Dream Job”
Virginia Conservation Police Officer Katiana Quarles on why being a CPO is the career of her dreams and her time in the academy. Watch…