Wildlife
Flora, Fauna, and Fossils on the Northern Neck Loop of the VBWT
The Northern Neck loop of the VBWT has a remote and wild feel at many of the locations along the loop remain despite thousands of years of human settlement. Read more…
Eastern Tiger Salamander Breeding Site Renovated
DWR staff worked quickly to restore a breeding ground habitat for the state-endangered eastern tiger salamander. Read more…
Habitat Work on WMAs Explained: Mechanical Techniques Make Big Changes
DWR Lands and Access staff have a variety of mechanical strategies they use to maintain wildlife habitat on Wildlife Management Areas. 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…
Finding Feathered Friends while Exploring the Wild on the VBWT Eastern Shore Loop
Blogger Meg Raynes has grand adventures while exploring the Eastern Shore Loop of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail. Read more…
Don’t Forget About Shrubs When Creating Habitat
Don't overlook the importance of shrubs in creating habitat. They provide vital habitat to small birds and mammals in your area. Read more…
Restore the Wild Funds at Work on Crooked Creek
One of the projects made possible in 2022 with Restore the Wild membership funds was a streambank stabilization and riparian buffer enhancement at Crooked Creek 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…
Solving the Appalachian Monkeyface Mussel Mystery
Years of research by the staff at DWR's AWCC resulted in the successful propagation and release of one of the rarest species of mussel in the U.S. Read more…