Wildlife
Storing Up for Winter with Forageables
Fall can be a great time to forage! Here are some forgeable native plants that you can harvest and theoretically consume if you desire. Read more…
It’s Not About the Mushrooms
This avid outdoorsman is sharing his love of foraging with his children harvesting mushrooms from the woods for supper. Read more…
Menace of the Marsh
DWR is making a concerted effort to ensure that nutria, an invasive rodent species destructive to wetlands, don't spread north into the state. 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…
HRBT September Update: So Long and Thanks for all the Fish!
In the last blog of the 2021 HRBT seabird colony season, encouraging news about this year's results and some exciting plans for the future. Read more…
From Delicacy to Decline: A Tale of the Diamond-Backed Terrapin
The Northern diamond-backed terrapin has played an interesting role in the culture and history of Virginia’s shore over the centuries. Read more…
We’re Ready for Musselrama 2021!
Musselrama is a week-long mussel survey focused on determining how stocked mussels are doing throughout Virginia. Read more…
Elk Cam Kicks Off Its 2021 Season
As Elk Cam gets underway, you can learn the best times of day to watch the camera and what to look for when trying to spot elk. Read more…
DWR Advises Following Best Practice Guidelines to Resume Feeding Birds
After a decrease in numbers of bird mortality reports, DWR advises to resume feeding birds while following guidelines. Read more…