Wildlife
Elk in Virginia: Return of a Native Species
The restoration work for elk, including substantial habitat management and efforts to provide wildlife viewing, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy this charismatic and majestic species. Read more…
Avoid Bear Encounters with Your Dog at Home and While Recreating
Leaving your dog unleashed in an area frequented by bears — which could include your back yard — is one of the primary causes of bear encounters. Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Karlie Pritchard
Meet wildlife watcher Karlie Pritchard! Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Kimberly Brydge
Meet wildlife watcher Kimberly Brydge! Read more…
Become a Citizen Scientist and Help Box Turtles
Chances are, whether in your backyard or on a hike through the woods, you’ve seen an eastern box turtle at some point in your life. Read more…
Six DWR Habitat Projects Funded by Restore the Wild
Six habitat projects spanning more than 180 acres will be funded thanks to the Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) Restore the Wild initiative. Read more…
Run for the Wild Virtual 5K Results
Our inaugural virtual 5K run/walk took place on July 17, 18, & 19, 2020. More than 400 runners joined us to help support our mission to keep Virginia’s wild places wild! Read more…
Wildlife Watcher Spotlight: Meet Jeff Trollinger
DWR's own Jeff Trollinger has been a dedicated wildlife watcher his whole life. Read more…
Wrap-up of 2020 Red-cockaded Woodpecker Season at Big Woods Wildlife Management Area
A summary of the 2020 nesting season of the red-cockaded woodpecker at Big Woods Wildlife Management Area. Read more…