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Virginia Wildlife Magazine

Virginia Wildlife is your ticket to learning more about Virginia’s spectacular wildlife, fisheries, and breathtaking habitats. Whether you hunt, fish, boat, camp, or take in the wildlife from your easy chair, Virginia Wildlife offers you stories and insight on the natural world, supplied by the state’s leading wildlife and outdoor experts.

November – December 2024 Issue

Cover: Photographer Tommy Kirkland captured this mature, free-ranging whitetail buck on the move during the rut. “The evening sun was nearing the horizon when the buck caught sight of a doe herd nearby, causing him to slow down and briefly hold a pose,” said Kirkland. “For me, what is interesting is that the base of his antlers was still holding shredded tree bark from where the buck was battering trees with scent-marking behavior. Photographing a mobile buck is a real challenge, because the backgrounds and light are constantly changing.” © Tommy Kirkland

A Woman's Place is in the Woods

One crisp fall morning and a doe forever shifted this woman’s relationship with hunting.

Snakes in the Water

The northern snakehead inspired terror when it first landed in Virginia waters. After 20 years of research, what have we learned about this invasive species of fish?

The Beautiful, Bizarre Becky Bird

Belted kingfishers, with their unique nesting and hunting behaviors, are a fascinating species to watch.

Drawing on Tradition

Hunting with traditional bows is a family affair in many different ways for the Powrozniks.