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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.

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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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