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Wildlife Viewing
What’s the Wildlife Action Plan and Why Does it Matter?
What's a Species of Greatest Conservation Need? How does DWR decide what wildlife conservation work to do for those species? The Wildlife Action Plan! Read more…
Join Us for the Inaugural Virginia Birding Classic Event!
The Virginia Birding Classic is a statewide birding competition in which teams of birders search the public lands of Virginia this spring for as many species as they can find in 24 hours. Read more…
Protecting Turtles on Jamestown Island and Near You
Local wildlife enthusiasts have made a big difference for turtles on Jamestown Island. Read more…
Fishing
Set Your Sights on a James River Slam
It might not be an "official" DWR slam, but the author enjoyed landing three fish to complete the James River Slam. Read more…
Tis the Anadromous Fish Season!
What's an "anadromous" fish, you may ask? Learn more about these species that travel great distances and provide fantastic fishing opportunities. Read more…
Five-Star Trout Waters at Your Feet
For heart-thumping fishing action, run (don't walk!) to one of these trout streams. Read more…
Hunting
A Family Tradition
The bowhunter that accepts the ultimate challenge and choses traditional archery equipment for their hunt has taken the experience to the highest level! Read more…
Tips for Making Turkey Hunting Fun for Your New Hunter
Making sure a new hunter has a good experience in the field can help encourage them to keep hunting. Read more…
You’ve Harvested Your First Wild Turkey… Now What?
One question that doesn't get asked enough is, "What do I do after I have a bird on the ground?" Being prepared for success is important. Read more…
Boating
Explore the Wild from the Pagan River’s Jones Creek Landing
Accessing the Pagan River from Jones Creek Landing offers a wide array of fishing and scenic opportunities for boaters. Read more…
Explore the Wild By Putting In on the Rappahannock at Totuskey Creek
The Rappahannock River from Totuskey Creek boat landing is a great place for spring fishing and wildlife watching. Read more…
We Want to Hear from You About Boating Regulations!
Boaters can provide their comments and opinions on the next revision of Virginia's boating regulations; all comments are greatly appreciated. Read more…
Habitat
Protecting Turtles on Jamestown Island and Near You
Local wildlife enthusiasts have made a big difference for turtles on Jamestown Island. Read more…
The Holly Grail of Wildlife Habitat
An American holly tree in your back yard can be a boon for wildlife of all sorts of species. Read more…
Footing the Bill: Virginia’s National Forest Stamp at Work
The few dollars that hunters, anglers, and trappers spend each year on a National Forest Stamp go a long way when putting habitat work on the ground. Read more…
Conservation Police
DWR Conservation Police Presents 2023 Awards
In a ceremony on March 20, the VDWR CPO presented their 2023 awards, recognizing exceptional efforts from Conservation Police Officers across the state. Read more…
K9 Josie’s End of Watch
K9 Josie, an eight-year veteran of the DWR Conservation Police K9 unit, passed away recently. Read more…
A Thief in the Night
This story not only highlights the uniqueness of a CPO's obligation to serve, but also conveys how a witness is able to assist in bringing a poacher to justice. Read more…