Wildlife
Celebrating Virginia’s Snakes in Honor of National Reptile Awareness Day
Every October 21st is National Reptile Awareness Day, a day created to promote education, conservation and appreciation for reptiles. Read more…
Hunters: Be on the Lookout for DWR’s Research Bears
For the first time in over a decade, Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) biologists are radio-collaring adult female bears in Virginia. Read more…
A Growing Elk Herd in Virginia
Since restoration efforts to restore this once-native species began a few years ago, Virginia’s Elk have been thriving! Read more…
The Story Behind the Cover
For 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…
Restoring the Red-cockaded Woodpecker in Virginia
In Virginia the DWR participates in a coalition working on RCW conservation that includes partners such as TNC and the USFWS Read more…
Coyote Research Study Update
Coyotes arrived in the western mountains of Virginia during the late 1970’s following a well-documented eastward expansion. Read more…
Motorists, Give Turtles a Brake
Why did the turtle cross the road? Most likely to find a place to lay its eggs. May and June are peak months to see turtles crossing Virginia’s roads. Read more…
Sea Turtles in Virginia
All five species of sea turtles that can be found in Virginia are afforded protection under state and federal Endangered Species acts. Read more…
Virginia’s Wildlife Action Plan
For over 40 years, Virginians have worked to keep species from becoming extinct. We can be proud of some amazing achievements. Read more…