Mammals
Virginia Gray Fox Project Needs Landowner Participation
Researchers on the Virginia Gray Fox Project are putting the call out for landowners willing to help capture images of gray foxes in Virginia. Read more…
DWR’s Latest Black Bear Management Plan Will Guide Management Decisions into the Future
DWR's latest version of the Black Bear Management Plan is a framework to sustainably manage black bears as a wild resource. 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 that will aid in conservation endeavors. Read more…
Help Virginia’s Native Rat and all of Virginia’s Wildlife this Tax Season
Helping further DWR's habitat work for the Allegheny woodrat by donating to the non-game fund will benefit a wide variety of game and non-game species. Read more…
Elk Opportunities Abound in October!
October is a great time for all things elk! From hunting to just watching them, these rare herbivores are sight to see. Read more…
It’s Elk Viewing Season!
DWR Elk Project Leader Jackie Rosenberger enjoys sharing sights of Virginia's elk with a wide variety of audiences. Read more…
Calm After the Storm for the Elk
After the rut, some interesting dynamics play out in the elk herd that you can identify while watching the elk cam. Read more…
The Rut Has Kicked In!
The rut is an exciting time on Elk Cam! Learn what elk behavior is common during the rut, and what to look out for on Elk Cam. Read more…
Opportunities Abound to Watch Virginia’s Elk Herd
The opportunity for wildlife watching related to elk is a unique experience as elk have only been reintroduced to Virginia a few decades ago. Read more…