Upcoming Events: Wildlife Viewing

Botetourt County Parks & Recreation and the Department of Wildlife Resources partner to present the 3rd annual BOCO WILD, a free celebration and expo of outdoor recreation in Botetourt County! Previously known as the Botetourt Fishing Carnival, BOCO WILD encompasses an array of outdoor interests for all ages. Explore a wide range of activities, including fishing instruction, wildlife education, hunting safety, hiking, boating education, and more!

DWR is proud to offer this Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Weekend Event at Amelia Wildlife Management Area! Weekend Events are comprised of different sessions that allow women to experience different forms of outdoor recreation. All instructors are certified by DWR and have years of experience. We welcome women of all ages and experience levels, and encourage women to come try something new!

Sessions include (all participants rotate through all four stations):

1. Shotgun

2. Fishing

3. Wildlife ID/Naturalist Walk

4. Boating (Kayaking/Paddleboarding)

More information will be sent out prior to the event via email. Registration for this event opens on August 1, 2025 at 8:00am.

This interactive workshop will cover how to explore Virginia's Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and choose the WMA that satisfies your desire to hunt, bird-watch, hike, fish, and primitive camp.

VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Outdoor Adventure (Variable Course). This event can be used to complete the Outdoor Skills Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.