Wildlife
Musselrama ‘17
In Scott County, Virginia biologists from the VDWR and partnering agencies splashed into the scenic Clinch River to begin the week-long “MUSSELRAMA” surveys Read more…
Rare Mussel Species Propagated for the First Time in Virginia
The slippershell (Alasmidonta viridis) is a state endangered freshwater mussel species in Virginia that the DWR is working to conserve. Read more…
Return to Blackwater
Agency biologists returned to sample the acidic, dark-water swamps to find a state endangered species known as the Blackbanded Sunfish. Read more…
Celebrating World Turtle Day
May 23rd, 2017, was World Turtle Day! Virtually unchanged since dinosaurs first roamed the earth, turtles have inhabited the earth for 220 million years. Read more…
What to do if You See a Bear Cub on Your Property
If a small yearling is on your property, the worst thing you can do is feed the bear they need to learn how to find natural foods and not become habituated. Read more…
Wildlife Habitat Management on Private Lands: New Publication Released
This publication serves as a primer to landowners interested in making a difference for birds and other wildlife on their properties are a variety of habitats Read more…
2017 Virginia Wildlife Photography Showcase
You have until Monday, February 6, 2017 to submit your most striking wildlife and habitat-related photographs to our annual contest! Read more…
Capturing The Action
Over the next few months we will be sharing stories by the photographers on how the outstanding images that grace this year’s 2017 calendar were captured. Read more…
Virginia, Ontario and the Loggerhead Shrike Connection
Shrike banding is being coordinated across multiple states. This is done to study the connections between breeding and wintering populations of this species. Read more…