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Due to exceptionally dry conditions, the Department of Wildlife Resources has implemented a complete ban on any open burning (e.g., campfires, grills) on all DWR properties west of Interstate 95, effective immediately and lasting until further notice.

Senior Staff Directory

Executive Director Ryan Brown

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  • Telephone: (804) 367-9231
  • Mailing Address:
    Director’s Office
    Department of Wildlife Resources
    P.O. Box 90778
    Henrico, VA 23228

Executive Deputy Director

Becky Gwynn
Telephone: (804) 593-2043
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Executive Deputy Director

Darin Moore
Telephone: (804) 367-1103
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Public Information Officer (PIO)

Paige Pearson
Telephone: (804) 370-0044
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Wildlife

Vacant
Chief of Wildlife
Telephone: (804) 367-0909
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Fisheries

Mike Bednarski
Chief of Fisheries
Telephone: (804) 367-6878
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Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement
Telephone: (804) 367-0171
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Human Resources

Human Resources
Telephone: (804) 367-1000
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Planning and Finance

Robert Lewis
Telephone: (804) 229-3220
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Boating

Vacant
Telephone: (804) 367-2427
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Diversity & Inclusion

George Braxton
Telephone: (804) 367-0676
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Outreach

Bob Smet
Telephone: (804) 718-8488
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DWR Organizational Chart