Mammals
The Most Important Week of a Fawn’s Life
The first 7 days of a white-tailed deer's life are the most important. For most of the fawns born in Virginia this will be somewhere between May and June. Read more…
All About Antlers
Fascinating facts about antlers! Such as how to use them to tell a deer's age and the natural variations you can see between individuals. Read more…
Elk in Virginia: Return of a Native Species
The restoration work for elk, including substantial habitat management and efforts to provide wildlife viewing, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy this charismatic and majestic species. Read more…
Elk & Other Wildlife Adventures Await in Southwest Virginia
Additional outdoor adventure opportunities that will facilitate the Virginia Elk and wildlife experience in the Appalachia Valley are now open to the public! Read more…
What to do if You See a Bear Cub on Your Property
If a small yearling is on your property, the worst thing you can do is feed the bear they need to learn how to find natural foods and not become habituated. Read more…
Wildlife Habitat Management on Private Lands: New Publication Released
This publication serves as a primer to landowners interested in making a difference for birds and other wildlife on their properties are a variety of habitats Read more…
A Growing Elk Herd in Virginia
Since restoration efforts to restore this once-native species began a few years ago, Virginia’s Elk have been thriving! Read more…
Coyote Research Study Update
Coyotes arrived in the western mountains of Virginia during the late 1970’s following a well-documented eastward expansion. Read more…
The River Otter: One of Virginia’s Great Conservation Success Stories
Although they can occupy virtually every waterbody in Virginia, their secretive and mostly-nocturnal nature makes otters elusive and difficult to observe. Read more…