Hunting
Restoration for the Future of Hunting
Restore the Wild is for everyone that has a heart for nature, by reconnecting to it, and protecting the very gifts that give us passion. Read more…
Introducing the Robert W. Duncan WMA & Mattaponi Bluffs WMA
The WMAs feature a diverse set of plant communities and habitats, and are excellent locations to pursue wildlife and angling activities. Read more…
Research at Virginia Tech Seeks to Understand Interactions Between Predators and Whitetailed Deer
Researchers are facing the complexity of understanding and managing carnivores and their role in ecosystems, particularly in the large expanses of public lands in western Virginia. Read more…
Random Thoughts and Observations on Coyotes
Where did coyotes come from? Are they having a significant impact on Virginia’s deer herds? Deer Project Coordinator, Matt Knox provides his insight. Read more…
Virginia’s Spring Gobbler Season
With Virginia’s spring gobbler season just around the corner, it’s time to tap the knowledge of Gary Norman, DGIF’s forest game bird biologist. Read more…
How You Can Contribute to the Breeding Bird Atlas While Out Hunting or Fishing
Attention Virginia’s sportsmen and women: we need your bird observations! Read more…
Pope and Young is Not a Law Firm
Everyone has their own interpretation of what a legend is. How about the “Forgotten Father of Bowhunting”? Without William “Chief” Compton, Pope and Young would never have teamed up! Read more…
Green Meditation
“If you teach a young person to hunt, they will have a lifetime of outdoor experiences that they will hold dear and share with the next generation.” Watch…
Get the Picture: Effectively Use your Trail Camera to Capture the Best Wildlife Photos
Looking to get better footage out of your trail camera? Upgrade your results with these simple tips. Read more…