Fish Bite in the Rain!
While fishing in the rain requires proper gear and a willingness to get wet, the rewards can be well worth it. Read more…
Draft Marine Mammal Conservation Plan
The public is invited to review and comment on the plan that will guide the DWR and its partners in the conservation and management of these protected species in Virginia. Read more…
Give the New September Firearms Seasons a Try
The new regulations for a longer antlerless firearm season in some western Virginia counties with high deer populations are set to meet objectives! Read more…
Cassandra Kim’s Whimsical Paintings Draw Attention to Virginia’s Wildlife
Cassandra Kim uses her unique animal portraits to draw attention to imperiled wildlife species in Virginia. Read more…
Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: Deer Management is a Community Effort
Introducing a new Notes from the Field blog from the Deer Project Leader at the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), Justin Folks. Read more…
2025 Revised Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Public Comment Period
DWR welcomes your input on the draft 2025 Revised Virginia Wildlife Action Plan through July 18, 2025. Read more…
Conservation Police Officer (CPO) Recruiting: Now Accepting Applications!
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is now accepting applications for multiple Conservation Police Officer duty assignments throughout Virginia! Read more…
Winning Birding Classic Team Visits Fort Wool Seabird Nesting Site
One of the prizes for winning the 2024 Virginia Birdling Classic was a unique DWR Wildlife Experience, and the top team traveled to Fort Wool to see the seabird nesting colony there. Read more…
The 2025 Richmond Falcon Cam Chicks Mark their Banding Milestone
Staff from DWR were joined by VIPs from the Governor's office, Triple Crossing raffle winners, and Triple Crossing staff for the banding of the three Richmond Falcon Cam peregrine falcon chicks. Read more…