Wildlife Viewing
Not Dead Yet!
Resist the urge to remove dead flowers and stalks as winter approaches. Read more…
Understanding the Eastern Spotted Skunk is a Step Toward Conserving It
A recent study has shed light on some surprising facts about the elusive spotted skunk. Read more…
Is Recovery on the Horizon for the Candy Darter?
This brightly colored fish species exists only in 17 populations in Virginia and West Virginia, but state and federal agencies are working under the Endangered Species Act to secure its future. Read more…
Writing, Proofreading, Catching Black Bears, and Photographing Fish: A DWR Internship!
A summer internship with DWR's Outreach division took me far beyond a desk! Read more…
The Snapper Survived: The Story Behind the 2023 Virginia Wildlife Photography Showcase Cover Image
The photographer shares the story behind the image on the cover of the 2023 Virginia Wildlife Photography Showcase Issue! Read more…
Bring Me a Shrubbery!
No matter the size of your back yard, you can use shrubs and native plants to create nesting habitat for birds. Read more…
Elk Spotted in Breaks Interstate Park Hint at Future Viewing Opportunities
A few bull elk made their way into the boundaries of Breaks Interstate Park in February, giving DWR and the park hope that elk-viewing opportunities in the park might increase in the future. Read more…
Project Wild Paddles the James
Students in Botetourt County have an opportunity to get to explore and learn about the James River through Project Wild. Read more…
It’s Spring! Keep an Eye Out for These Three Amphibians
As the days get warmer, amphibians get more active. Here are three species you can probably see near your home. Read more…