Virginia Wildlife
Amy Barr Enjoys the Art of the Hunt
This single mother taught herself how to hunt after age 40 and values the peace she finds in the woods. Read more…
Mixed News for Virginia’s Bats After 10 Years of White-Nose Syndrome
Virginia's bat populations have seen significant declines in certain species after a decade of white-nose syndrome, but other species seem stable. Read more…
DWR Trout Stocking Explained
What goes into the DWR trout-stocking program? We break down what's offered, how it works, and the numbers behind it all. Read more…
Photo Tips: Photographing the Night Sky
DWR’s Digital Outreach Coordinator David Murr shares his passion for night sky photography and gives a few tips on how to get started capturing the wonders of the nightscape. Read more…
The Reigning King of the Southwest
More than any other species that has inhabited Virginia, elk tend to inspire an awe that leaves us breathless. Read more…
New Regulations to Protect Virginia’s Snapping Turtles
Declining snapping turtle populations called for protective measures. Read more…
On the Road for Kestrels
A surprising decline in this once common falcon sends volunteers out to give them a place to raise their young. Read more…