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| Oct 1, 2026 | True Wildlife Crime: Chasing Down a Suspect | A trespassing complaint quickly turns into something much bigger when Senior Conservation Police Officer Lyndon Hawkins follows UTV tracks through the woods and discovers a harvested deer hanging in a nearby shed. But when Hawkins arrives t... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Central Shenandoah Health District Shares Rabies Safety Tips | September 28, 2026
Media Contact: Rachel Dumene, [email protected], 540-480-4998
Central Shenandoah Health District Shares Rabies Safety Tips
World Rabies Day is September 28
STAUNTON, Va. – World Rabies Day is September 28. T... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Born to Love Deer Hunting: Celebrating 40 Years | By Justin Folks/DWR for Whitetail Times
I was born in September of 1985, about the same time the very first Whitetail Times magazine was published. This article reflects upon how my life has changed and how it has been affected by deer over... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 2026 Deer Season Forecast | By Justin Folks/DWR
Prior to the 2025/2026 deer season, the Board of Directors of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) approved the most changes to deer hunting regulations during any regulation cycle in recent memory, and pe... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | A Cute Fox Kit Scores a Cover for Anne Bryant | By Molly Kirk/DWR
When one of Anne Bryant’s friends told her that there was a den of fox kits behind her house, Bryant knew she needed to head out there with her camera. Little did she know that one of the images she captured and submitted ... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | The Forestlands Conservation Foundation Protects 93 acres of Blue Ridge Mountains Forest for Nature | Blue Ridge Mountains oak-hickory forest, Amherst County, Virginia
Charlotte, NC Nonprofit Connects Virginia Protected Areas Through Conservation Land Acquisition CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The For... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Share Your Boating Knowledge: Become a Boater Safety Instructor | By Mindy Tucker/DWR
Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
Virginia’s waterways offer endless opportunities for recreation, like fishing, cruising, and simply spending a relaxing day on the water. With those opportunities comes an important respons... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Rare Find Spurs Hope for Spinymussel | When Zach Schumber decided to dig his fingers a little deeper into the Ocmulgee River bottom last month, the DNR aquatics biologist didn’t know he’d touch history.
But Schumber dug, felt a large mussel, pulled it loose and nearly spit out h... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Phase Two of the Atlas Website Has Launched | By Sergio Harding
Merlin (photo by Tom Murray)
A major expansion of the Atlas website has launched on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, rounding out Phase One of the site, which went live in October 2025. Phase Two features ten new pages of conten... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: The Importance of Doe Harvest | By Justin Folks/DWR
It’s no secret that the prospect of a big buck is what gets most of us in a deer stand each fall. It’s also no secret that overabundant deer have negative effects on forests, farmlands, front yards, and Fords (I like all... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: Deer Populations on the Rise | By Justin Folks/DWR
Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
Welcome to the 2026 Virginia Deer Report, where we dive deeper into this past deer hunting season. This summer, we’ll talk about the 2025-26 deer harvest summary, the current deer populatio... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: Breaking Down the Harvest Summary | By Justin Folks/DWR
Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
Welcome to the 2026 Virginia Deer Report, where we dive deeper into this past deer hunting season. This summer, we’ll talk about the 2025-26 deer harvest summary, the current deer populatio... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | True Wildlife Crime: One Investigation, 180 Charges | It all started when tips started rolling in about repeated deer spotlighting, but then Senior Conservation Police Officer Dan Smith quickly realized he was uncovering something much bigger.
In this episode of True Wildlife Crime, CPO Smith ... |
| May 21, 2026 | The Thrashers Top the 3rd Virginia Birding Classic | By Max Goldman/DWR
Photos by Luca Pfeiffer/DWR
The results are in for the 3rd Annual Virginia Birding Classic—and once again, Virginia’s birding community delivered record participation and outstanding competition across the Commonwealth.
F... |
| May 4, 2026 | Mange and What It Means for the American Black Bear | By Carl Tugend/DWR and Katie Martin/DWR
Photos by Carl Tugend/DWR
There are many ways people view bears: as misunderstood neighbors, culturally significant, feared, respected, nuisance, dangerous, etc., but one thing I believe everyone can ... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | What’s In DWR’s Back Yard? | Do you know what wildlife species share your space? Staff of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) set up a trail camera near the DWR Headquarters building in Henrico, Virginia, a suburb of Richmond. The resulting images revea... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Farewell and Thank You, K9 Comet | By Major Frank Spuchesi/DWR
Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
One of the most rewarding experiences of my career as a CPO was having the honor of working with Comet and being a member of the K9 team. Those of you who know me know that I have a... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | K9 Bruno Retires from DWR Conservation Police | By Molly Kirk/DWR
Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
K9 Bruno retired from active service with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Conservation Police in early 2026 after more than five years of service. “It’s a loss to the team... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | DWR Fishing Report: Early Spring Fishing in Virginia | Walleye, perch and crappie – oh my! We’re highlighting early spring fishing in Virginia, including fishing tips and updates from DWR fisheries staff working in the field.
Biologists in Southwest Virginia give us a behind-the-scenes look at ... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Winners of 2026 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition Chosen | By Molly Kirk/DWR
Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
It’s not the norm for crowds to gather around to observe bats hanging on the wall, but during the Opening Reception of the Restore the Wild Artwork Competition on March 6, more than 350 peopl... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Virginia’s 2026 Spring Gobbler Forecast | By Bruce Ingram
The second biggest thrill I experienced last April was calling in and tagging a Botetourt County longbeard on opening day. But the most exciting event was hearing turkeys respond to my 10-year-old grandson Eli’s calling as h... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Myth vs. Reality: Predators and Turkeys in Virginia | By Mike Dye/DWR and Leah Card/DWR
Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
Myth: Raccoon populations have exploded across Virginia and are responsible for the decline of turkey and other gamebirds.
Reality: Available data does not indicate an increas... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Answers to Some Common Boating Questions | By Vance Shearin/DWR
Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
Many people are looking forward to warmer weather in the coming months. As spring approaches, the thought of getting out on the water starts to enter everyone’s mind. The Boating Safety Ed... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Taking A Boating Safety Course in Virginia | By Trevor Ruble/DWR
Taking a boating safety course in Virginia is an important step for anyone who plans to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft on the state’s waterways. Beyond being a smart safety decision, boating education is requ... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 2025 Deer Season Forecast | By Justin Folks/DWR
2024-2025 Virginia Deer Season Review
During the past deer season (including the early September antlerless seasons), 205,759 deer were reported harvested by deer hunters in Virginia. This total included 101,238 antlered... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Explore the Wild Back River and Bay from Fox Hill | By Hunter Campbell/DWR
Photos by Hunter Campbell/DWR
Nestled at the mouth of the Back River in Hampton, DWR’s Fox Hill Boat Ramp serves as a gateway to some of the region’s most vibrant outdoor experiences. Situated where the Back River con... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Celebrating 75 Years of Anglers’ Contributions to Conservation | By Craig Springer
Kerdunk. That’s the sound of a floating crank bait landing on the smooth, glassy water of a Virginia lake at daybreak. The sharp, toasted-orange first light of day bathes the concentric rings that ripple outward from your ... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Explore the Mountaintop Wild from Laurel Bed Lake | By Matt Reilly
Photos by Matt Reilly
Perched atop the crown of a great Southern Appalachian mountain ridge and hidden amongst a dense rhododendron thicket, one of southwest Virginia’s most unique fishing and boating resources awaits dedicat... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: Deer Management is a Community Effort | By Justin Folks/DWR
Introducing a new Notes from the Field blog from the Deer Project Leader at the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), Justin Folks. Justin is looking forward to explaining the challenges DWR is facing in deer ... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Winning Birding Classic Team Visits Fort Wool Seabird Nesting Site | By Molly Kirk/DWR
Photos by Max Goldman/DWR
The winning team of the inaugural Virginia Birding Classic (VBC) got the chance of a lifetime to view seabirds when they visited Fort Wool on Rip Raps Island, the location serving as temporary nes... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Virginia’s Five Best Lesser-Known Smallmouth Waters | By Dr. Peter Brookes
Photos by Dr. Peter Brookes
When folks talk about places to fish for Virginia’s stupendous smallmouth bass, you hear a lot of the same river names over and over again: the New, South Fork of the Shenandoah, the James, a... |
| May 6, 2025 | 10 Top Virginia Fishing Waters: Lakes | As I threatened, er, promised last month, here’s Part 2 of my (not-made-for-TV) mini-series on Virginia’s top 10 fishing waters. In Part 1, 10 Top Virginia Fishing Waters: Rivers, last month, I opined on the five best fishing rivers; this m... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 10 Top Virginia Fishing Waters: Rivers | Spring has sprung both meteorologically (March 1) and astronomically (March 20) which means you have no excuse for not having plans for fishing this year. Once 2025 is gone, it’s gone for good.
But no worries—tah-dah!—this (not so) humble s... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Start Shad Season on the Nottoway | By John Page Williams
Photos by John Page Williams
“T-14,” said my friend Kendall Osborne as he roll-cast a 1/32-oz. bright-chartreuse crappie jig into the black waters of Southampton County’s Nottoway River. He had grabbed a 7-weight fly r... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Virginia’s 2025 Spring Gobbler Forecast | By Bruce Ingram
Photos by Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Come late winter, the Old Dominion’s turkey enthusiasts’ thoughts turn to the Youth and Apprentice Spring Turkey Hunting Weekend on April 5 and 6 and opening da... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Create Fawn Cover This Spring | Strong fawn recruitment plays a major role in deer management. We can assist by working in late winter and early spring to create new habitat for thick cover to help guard against predators that prey on newborn fawns!
One of the most import... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | NASBLA Announces Thomas E. Guess as New Executive Director and CEO | Thomas E. Guess, CRBP
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) has appointed Thomas E. Guess as its new Executive Director and CEO following a yearlong search. Guess, a longtime leader in the recreational boatin... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Tis the Anadromous Fish Season! | By Alex McCrickard/DWR
Anglers living along the I-95 corridor can experience exceptional year-round fishing on Virginia’s tidal rivers. These rivers are popular destinations to chase largemouth bass, gar, bowfin, flathead catfish, blue catf... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Set Your Sights on a James River Slam | By Dr. Peter Brookes
Photos by Dr. Peter Brookes
To heck with all those overly dramatic New Year’s Resolutions. Yes, the ones that you have likely dropped by now. How about taking on a task that is achievable—not to mention fun? Sound fishy... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Five-Star Trout Waters at Your Feet | By Dr. Peter Brookes
Photos by Dr. Peter Brookes
It’s a special time of year: Oscar season in Hollywood—and spring trout season in the Old Dominion. You can sense the excitement and feel the electricity in the air—well, at least for Virgini... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Explore the Wild By Putting In on the Rappahannock at Totuskey Creek | By John Page Williams
Photos by John Page Williams
For people driving along Route 3 just east of Warsaw, Totuskey Creek is a narrow blip in passing, except maybe for the two tall but rusting grain tanks on the east bank. Put a boat into the... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Get Ready for Shad! | By Gerald Almy
Photos by Gerald Almy
When redbuds bloom on hillsides and winter loosens its icy grip on the land, Virginia anglers face a rich dilemma. Which species shall I try for? Bass are feeding in the shallows, crappie are schooling n... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Fishing for Smallmouth Bass During the Coldest Months of the Year | By Alex McCrickard/DWR
Photos by Alex McCrickard/DWR
During the coldest months of the year, anglers will often find solitude on the river. Many will choose to wait the winter out, cozying up to a fire inside the warmth of their homes. Howev... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Michael Minnick Has His Sights Set on Master Angler V Status | By Alex McCrickard/DWR
Photos by Courtesy of Michael Minnick
Can Michael Minnick become only the second angler to achieve Master Angler V status in the Online Virginia Angler Recognition Program? We’re watching, because he’s so close.
Virgi... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Why Turkey Seasons and Numbers Vary in Virginia | By Bruce Ingram
A simple answer as to why five different fall turkey seasons exist in Virginia is because turkey numbers themselves vary so much in various parts of the Old Dominion. And the reason why turkey numbers vary so much does not h... |
| Dec 8, 2023 | First Deer is a Deer of a Lifetime | By Molly Kirk/DWR
Photos by John Bralley
John Bralley of Draper, Virginia, has hunted off and on his whole life, but hadn’t hunted seriously for more than 20 years until this fall a friend convinced him to go out again. “We went on a couple... |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Writing, Proofreading, Catching Black Bears, and Photographing Fish: A DWR Internship! | By Serena Grant/DWR
Photos by Serena Grant
This summer, I got the incredible opportunity to work with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) Outreach division as a Creative Content Intern, meaning I got the chance to write art... |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Grow Fall Fruits to Fuel Migrating Birds | By Stephen Living/DWR
As the season turns from summer into autumn, millions of birds will pour through Virginia on their migration south. Some birds will overwinter in the southern United States, while others will travel thousands of miles ... |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Small Water, Big Fun: Retention Ponds can be Great Places to Hone Your Fishing Skills | By Dan Smith
Photos by Dan Smith
My family moved from San Diego to Virginia Beach for military orders in the summer of 2020. As providence would have it, we moved into a neighborhood with several retention ponds. My 8-year-old kept asking t... |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Alabama Bass and other Invasives Headline the DWR Southwest and Central Virginia Fisheries Update | By Bruce Ingram
Photos by Bruce Ingram
If there is a common topic among the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) regional fisheries managers, it is their concerns about the presence—and spread—of Alabama bass. Scott Smith, who i... |
| Jul 14, 2023 | The Snapper Survived: The Story Behind the 2023 Virginia Wildlife Photography Showcase Cover Image | By Serena Grant/DWR
Photos by Michael Hundley
Michael Hundley, whose photo is featured on the cover of this year’s Virginia Wildlife Photography Showcase Issue, has been photographing wildlife for four years. What started as a “self-taught”... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | An Update on the Upper James, Shenandoah Valley, and Northern Virginia Fisheries | By Bruce Ingram
Photos by Bruce Ingram
Like every part of the state, the Upper James, Shenandoah Valley, and Northern Virginia section of the Old Dominion features numerous quality fisheries as well as challenges. Virginia Department of Wil... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Five Great Places in the Northern Shenandoah Valley to Fish After Work | By Dr. Peter Brookes
Photos by Dr. Peter Brookes
Based on the dawn rising of Sirius (aka the “Dog Star”—the brightest star with the exception of the Sun), the hot and humid days of summer are upon us, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Preparation is Key When Dealing with a Disabled Boat | By Mitch Furr/DWR
Photos by National Safe Boating Council
Picture yourself boating on one of Virginia’s many scenic and history-rich rivers or lakes. You’re enjoying a beautiful day with your family as you bask in the sun. After some time a... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | The Three Most Common Boating Violations and How to Avoid Them | By James Moffitt
Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
Now is the time to be on the water! Virginia has some incredible fisheries and waterways worth exploring or relaxing on. However, it’s important to remember that boating safety should always c... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Explore the Wild on the Rappahannock River around Hopyard Landing | By John Page Williams
Photos by John Page Williams
The Rappahannock River between Port Royal and Fredericksburg looks pretty quiet most days, but it hasn’t always been so. Over the past 90 years, roadways have taken over nearly all of the r... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Bring Me a Shrubbery! | By Steve Living/DWR
Photos by Steve Living/DWR
Shrubs have been on my mind lately… perhaps the result of watching too much Monty Python in my youth. More so because the importance of this part of the habitat puzzle has been obvious over the... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Five Great Places in Northern Virginia to Fish After Work | By Dr. Peter Brookes
With meteorological summer (June 1) now behind us and astronomical summer (June 21) just ahead of us, it’s high time to venture out to one of the Old Dominion’s wonderful waterways for some fishing.
Indeed, with even mo... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Three Ways to Explore the Wild on the Lower Mattaponi River | By John Page Williams
Photos by John Page Williams
Most of us see rivers while crossing bridges over them more often than we do exploring them in boats. From that perspective, the Mattaponi appears to be a narrow stream with wooded banks fr... |
| Apr 13, 2023 | A Tidewater Angler’s Traditional Breakfast | By Mark Fike
Photos by Mark Fike
Shad roe is something I grew up eating, as many locals that dip-netted shad or herring back when populations of the fish were high often did. I remember roe being sold and even on the menu in the spring at m... |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 2023 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition Winners Chosen | By Molly Kirk/DWR
Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is pleased to announce the winners of its third annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition. A panel of judges chose winners in the Natural... |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 2023 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition Winners | The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is pleased to announce the winners of its third annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition. A panel of judges chose winners in the Natural History Illustration, Artistic Expression, and Y... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Chasing a Toothy Critter: Saugeye Are a Great Species to Target! | By Alex McCrickard/DWR
My swimbait landed a couple inches off the rocky bank. A few fast cranks on the reel brought my presentation away from the danger zone of a snag and into the desirable deeper, swifter water. I stopped retrieving to le... |
| Feb 16, 2023 | "Extremely rare" golden largemouth bass caught in Virginia river | A man made a surprising catch in a Virginia river: a golden largemouth bass considered to be "extremely rare" by the state's wildlife department.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) said in a news release that... |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Two Golden Eagle Members Participate in a Birding Adventure at Princess Anne WMA | By Jessica Ruthenberg/DWR
Photos by Jessica Ruthenberg/DWR
On January 29, two Golden Eagle-level Restore the Wild Members participated in a birding tour of Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Virginia Beach as part of the Winter... |
| Feb 13, 2023 | This Year’s Funded Restore the Wild Projects | By Molly Kirk/DWR
Restore the Wild funding will help complete habitat projects on three of Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) during the 2022-2023 funding season—two in the coastal plain and one... |
| Feb 13, 2023 | You’re Invited to a Snot-Otter Spectacular! | In this, the third year of the Restore the Wild Artwork Competition, we invited artists to create pieces that celebrate snot-otter and also reflect Restore the Wild’s mission to restore and create natural habitats vital to the survival of V... |
| Jan 19, 2023 | There’s No Bad Time to Explore the Wild at Lake Chesdin | By John Page Williams
Photos by John Page Williams
Lake Chesdin is a 3,100-acre reservoir that serves as a water supply for the bustling Tri-Cities area of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell, as well as Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, and ... |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Anything Can Happen during Virginia’s January Turkey Season | Fresh turkey tracks in the snow could mean that a flock is nearby.
By Bruce Ingram
Photos by Bruce Ingram
During the 2021-22 turkey season, one of the most exhilarating hunts I experienced was the morning I worked four jakes at the same tim... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Two Wild Game Appetizers Perfect for the Holidays | By Jonathan Bowman
Photos by Jonathan Bowman
Well the holidays of fall and winter are upon us, and hopefully you are like me with a freezer full of wild game. If not, don’t give up hope! There is plenty of time left in most game seasons.
Ga... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 2022 DWR Elk Hunt | Photos by Mike Roberts
Virginia’s first elk hunt within the Elk Management Zone (Buchanan, Dickenson, and Wise counties) occurred on October 7-14, 2022. The hunt coincided with the 10-year anniversary of Virginia’s elk restoration program. ... |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Exploring the Wild from Chickahominy WMA’s Morris Creek | The view out on Morris Creek from the DWR boating access site.
By John Page Williams
Photos by John Page Williams
No matter the season, nor what boat you choose, there is something worth seeing and doing on Charles City County’s Morris Cree... |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Tips for a Great Deer Season | October 6, 2022
A challenging chase for harvested wild game is worthy of bringing from the field to the table. Appreciate wildlife, celebrate self-sustainability, and gather around the table with family and friends with these venison recipe... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | How Hunters Can Be a Part of the Solution to Slow the Spread of CWD | Virginia hunters can assist the DWR in its goal of slowing the spread of CWD.
By Bruce Ingram
Photos by Bruce Ingram
Recently, I visited a Virginia sporting goods store, and there among the shelves rested dozens of bags of “deer corn” and o... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 2022 Virginia Deer Season Forecast | By Matt Knox/DWR Deer Project Leader 2021 Virginia Deer Season Review
During the past deer season, 191,731 deer were reported killed by deer hunters in Virginia. This total included 95,665 antlered bucks, 12,219 button bucks, and 83,847 doe... |
| Sep 14, 2022 | WMAs Are a Wonderful Place to Explore the Wild on the VBWT Heart of the Piedmont Loop | A swallowtail butterfly photographed at the Amelia WMA. Photo by Wade Monroe
By Blogger Wade Monroe
I recently had the pleasure of exploring the Heart of the Piedmont loop in the Piedmont Region of the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail. Ov... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Beyond Bacon-Wrapped Doves… | Three sets of father and sons on opening day of dove 2021 in Amelia County, VA. Left to right, Mike and Jonathan Bowman, Whit and Bubba Bates, and Landon and Mike Boisseau.
By Jonathan Bowman
Photos by Jonathan Bowman
That magical time of y... |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Searching Out the Speckled Trout | By Jonathan Bowman
Photos by Jonathan Bowman
On a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina, I decided to do some last-minute fishing. I was looking to catch something to bring home, so it being edible/legal to keep were my only stipulation... |
| Jun 23, 2022 | On the Quest for Rare Species on the Tidewater Loop of the VBWT | By Blogger Wade Monroe
Photos by Wade Monroe
This month I had the opportunity to explore the Tidewater Loop of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail. The Tidewater loop is within the Coastal Region of the trail system and hosts eight locatio... |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Help the Bees, Butterflies, Bucks, and Bears: Create a Pollinator Plot | A common sight: milkweed with a butterfly visiting.
By Bruce Ingram
Photos by Bruce Ingram
One aspect hunters, birdwatchers, wildlife watchers, and nature lovers of all persuasions have in common is that the creatures they feel passion for ... |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 2022 Spring Turkey Harvest Results | By DWR Press Release
The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced a harvest of 19,711 turkeys during the 2022 spring turkey season. This is the fourth highest spring turkey harvest on record, with the three highest harvests having o... |
| May 31, 2022 | A Surprise Fallfish Turns into a State Record for Josh Dolin | Josh Dolin and his state-record fallfish.
By Ethan Hunt/DWR
Photos by courtesy of Josh Dolin
On his second cast of the day into the Cowpasture River, Josh Dolin thought he had caught a trophy brown trout. “That fish hit and it was just scre... |
| May 26, 2022 | Explore the Wild at Locher Landing, Where the Maury Meets the James | By Molly Kirk/DWR
Photos by Jason Hallacher/DWR
Locher Boat Landing in Glasgow is sited at the mouth of the Maury River just before it joins the James River. Boaters, kayakers, and canoers can access both the Maury and the James from this s... |
| May 19, 2022 | Chase Spring Wildflowers at Clinch Mountain WMA | Dwarf larkspur sports a deep purple flower and infiltrates large stands of trillium.
By Matt Reilly
Photos by Matt Reilly
Tucked away in a quiet corner of southwest Virginia, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) second-large... |
| May 18, 2022 | Exploring the Nottoway River from Hercules Landing | Launching at Hercules landing can result in some great shad fishing in the spring.
By John Page Williams
Photos by Kendall Osborne
The Nottoway River is a Scenic River, so designated by Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation (... |
| May 18, 2022 | Exploring the Head of South Holston Lake from Whitaker Hollow Boat Ramp | The boat ramp and parking lot at Whitaker Hollow is perfect for all sizes of boats and features plenty of parking.
By Matt Reilly
Photos by Matt Reilly
Whitaker Hollow Boat Ramp is tucked away in an out-of-the-way corner of Washington Count... |
| May 18, 2022 | Luck and Preparation at the Peaks of Otter on the VBWT | By Blogger Meg Raynes
Photos by Meg Raynes
Having once worked at Grand Caverns in Grottoes, Virginia, I am familiar with the scent of cave air. It is distinct once you know it. That is what first hit me at Natural Bridge State Park when I b... |
| May 12, 2022 | Bluegills Three Ways | By Gerald Almy
Photos by Gerald Almy
The ultralight rod bucked wildly as an unseen quarry surged through the weed-filled water in powerful runs. When I looked towards the back of the boat, both my angling companions were busy fighting and l... |
| May 12, 2022 | 5 Great Places to Fish After Work in Richmond | Anglers enjoying the fishing opportunities at Dorey Park near Richmond. Photo by Meghan Marchetti/DWR
By James Moffitt
Photos by James Moffitt
Making time to fish can be hard and sometimes the best option is to get out before or after work ... |
| May 5, 2022 | Na’Quan’s First Turkey Made Great Sandwiches! | Na'Quan Greene (center) celebrated his first gobbler with Clay Scott (right) and Jonathan Bowman.
By Jonathan Bowman
Photos by Jonathan Bowman
Wild turkey is a fantastic meat that might be more acceptable to those nervous about trying ... |
| May 5, 2022 | Good Hunter Landowner Relations – A Must For Our Future! | By Denny Quaiff for Whitetail Times
Hunting private land should be considered a privilege. In Virginia, more than 90 percent of the statewide huntable territory is privately owned. This access can be attributed to the generosity of private ... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Beaver Creek: Fish Local at an Overlooked Urban Trout Fishery | By Matt Reilly
Photos by Matt Reilly
For many anglers in the Old Dominion, trout fishing is synonymous with a remote experience—with boulder-strewn Blue Ridge streams filled with brook trout, strong wild rainbows in the National Forest, and... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Update on the Upper James River’s Smallmouth Populations | Fine smallmouth, like this one caught in the Botetourt County section of the James, are less common now.
By Bruce Ingram
Photos by Bruce Ingram
It’s no secret that the smallmouth fishing on the upper James River has declined in recent years... |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Bears, Otters, and More! Exploring the Wild in the Great Dismal Swamp | By Blogger Wade Monroe
Photos by Wade Monroe
Hello all! This April I had the pleasure of exploring the Suffolk Loop portion of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail (VBWT) system. The loop sits in the Coastal Region, is comprised of 10 sites... |
| Apr 14, 2022 | American or Hickory? ID your Shad Catch | By Alex McCrickard/DWR
Photos by Catherine Lim/DWR
Anglers fishing for shad in Virginia will most often catch hickory shad, Alosa mediocris. These fish are prized for their fighting ability and acrobatic tendencies once hooked. Anglers will... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Public Comment Period on Proposed Regulations Pertaining to CWD | April 1–May 2, 2022 Public Comment Period on Proposed Regulations Pertaining to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
On March 24, 2022, the Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources, pursuant to §§ 29.1-103, 29.1-501, and 29.1-502 of the Code of Virgin... |
