Virginia Wildlife
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Virginia Wildlife Calendar
The 2027 edition of this iconic calendar marks five decades of beautiful wildlife, interesting facts, and fishing and hunting times. Read more…
What’s In DWR’s Back Yard?
A trail camera revealed a wide variety of wildlife sharing space with DWR’s Headquarters area in a suburban neighborhood. Read more…
I Spy Salamanders
Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers have been providing crucial vernal pool data for more than 15 years. Read more…
Beyond Basic Safety to Becoming a Virginia Hunter
Virginia’s Hunter Education program has evolved over decades from a basic safety course to a sophisticated pathway to train hunters as conservationists. Read more…
Mentoring Makes Hunters
The DWR Hunting Mentor Program offers novice hunters a way to gain the skills and knowledge needed to have a successful day in the field. Read more…
A Blueprint for Biodiversity
The third iteration of the Virginia Wildlife Action Plan expands an essential roadmap to help species at risk in the Commonwealth. Read more…
A Pelican’s Meal Makes the Virginia Wildlife Calendar Cover
Caroline Prevost’s passionate hobby for wildlife photography earns her the calendar cover honors. Read more…
Nevertheless, The North Fork Holston River Has Persisted
Despite a history of pollution and catastrophe, the North Fork Holston River in Southwest Virginia is an often-overlooked gem that’s home to a wide array of aquatic life. Read more…