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Elk in Virginia: Return of a Native Species
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Wildlife Viewing
HRBT May Update: The Birds are Back in Town
As of this month, not only have all of the remaining species arrived (including state-threatened gull-billed terns), but nesting is also officially underway! Read more…
A Virginia Big Day!
Four birders hit the road for an epic Big Day across the state. Read more…
Fishing
May 2021 Fishing Report
In the May Fishing Report we highlight the new state record fallfish in addition to a respectable trophy smallmouth bass from our online angler recognition program. Watch…
Special Trophy Trout Stockings This June
DWR is planning to hold special stocking events at the Crooked Creek and Clinch Mountain fee fishing areas this June! Read more…
Hunting
Learning is the Focus of Hunter Skills Weekend
All you need is a desire to learn more about hunting to participate in Hunter Skills Weekend, where instructors lead in-depth seminars that cover a wide variety of hunting and shooting activities. Read more…
Where to Hunt Squirrel in Virginia
Virginia's public lands provide ample opportunity to hunt squirrel. Read more…
Take a Kid Hunting for June Squirrels
Taking children or novice hunters squirrel hunting in the June season can be a great way to spend time in the outdoors. Read more…
Habitat
Run for the Wild is Back!
We invite you to join us to Run for the Wild, a virtual 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) supporting our mission to ensure wildlife has healthy places to live and thrive. Read more…
Timing a Prescribed Fire
Every time there is a discussion about prescribed fire in Virginia, questions arise about the reasons why we burn at that specific times of the year. Read more…
Good Fire: How DWR Uses Fire to Restore the Wild
We’ve been conditioned to think of fire as solely a destructive force, but for wildlife, forests, and meadows, fire can also be restorative and a force for good. Prescribed fire is #GoodFire. Read more…
Conservation Police
CPO Spotlight: Meet Officer Mark VanDyke
Officer Mark VanDyke enjoys the outdoors both on the job and in his free time. Read more…
Now You Can Text Tips to DWR Conservation Police
DWR is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal to help members of the public connect with the department submit anonymous tips via text message with the tip411 digital toolset. Read more…
CPO Wilson Assists with Juvenile Owl
CPO Shane Wilson and the juvenile great horned owl. Read more…