Hunting
2020 Acorn Report: Can You Believe It’s Normal?!
There seem to be few things normal about 2020 including oddly enough projected acorn production throughout the state of Virginia! Read more…
Hunter Spotlight: 2020 Youth and Apprentice Deer Hunting Weekend Highlights
Hunter Spotlight: 2020 Youth and apprentice deer hunting weekend highlights shows the successful youth hunts of this weekend! Read more…
2020–2021 Wildlife Regulations Public Scoping Period
Offer your ideas on changes to hunting, trapping, or other wildlife laws that you would like to see for the 2021–2022 seasons. Read more…
Advice from a CPO: What to Do—and Not Do—If You Encounter a Trespasser
What should you do if you encounter a trespasser on your land? Here are some tips from the VDWR's CPO force regarding such an event Read more…
Tick, Tock
Learn how day length and a deer's eye affect white-tail deer behavior from a scientist who has been studying deer for over 86 years! Read more…
Hunter Spotlight: Alvie Culanding
As a Filipino, Alvie Culanding hasn't seen many people who look like him in the woods, but he's found the hunting community open and welcoming. Read more…
What Impact Do Coyotes Have on Virginia’s Deer?
A hot topic among deer hunters is the ever-increasing coyote population. Learn more about coyotes and how they affect local deer herds. Read more…
Avoid These 14 Mistakes to Collect More Grouse
One of the best ways to improve your odds of at least occasionally bagging a grouse is to avoid making mistakes. Read more…
Thirteen Mistakes to Avoid to Target Bigger Bucks
By setting Quality Deer Management goals and taking your harvest selection seriously, the opportunity to take more mature bucks greatly increases! Read more…