Hungry Mother Lake, a 108-acre impoundment full of opportunities for exploring the wild. By Matt Reilly Photos by Matt Reilly Prior to America winning its independence, Native Americans raided a settlement in what is today southwest Virginia’s Smyth County …
Plastic baits drifted across the bottom can produce good size New River smallies. By Bruce Ingram Photos by Bruce Ingram The New River below Claytor Lake Dam has traditionally been the state’s best waterway for smallmouth bass, and both good and bad news …
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and various Friends groups and other NGOs work cooperatively to improve the fishing and paddling experience on state rivers. By Bruce Ingram Photos by Bruce Ingram The fisheries in many of Virginia’s best …
This white-tailed deer has a multitude of ticks on its face and ears. Photo by Shutterstock By Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III According to the statistics put out by the Center for Disease Control, there are about 30,000 new cases of Lyme disease reported each …
The author in his saddle setup. By James Moffitt Photos by James Moffitt A couple of years ago, I switched from a traditional climbing stand to a tree saddle. Like many hunters, I was tired of lugging a heavy climber around and wanted to see if there was a …
A stock photo of a golden-winged warbler. Photo by Flickr Creative Commons By Sergio Harding, DWR Nongame Bird Conservation Biologist DWR biologists never fancied themselves as prospectors, but this past June they struck gold on the Highland Wildlife …
One tool that habitat managers use when developing wildlife habitat seems counter-intuitive—herbicide, or a chemical that kills certain plants. It may sound strange to kill plants in the name of creating habitat, but invasive species of plants and plant …
Fluvanna Ruritan Lake is a 50-acre impoundment owned by DWR in Fluvanna County. In this report, Johnathan Harris, DWR fisheries biologist, highlights the access and recreational opportunities at this scenic lake located less than 30 minutes from …
Every March and April, Virginia DWR fisheries biologists and hatchery staff collect adult Walleye from the New River, Staunton River, and South Holston Reservoir for the production of fingerling Walleye to stock in selected waters throughout Virginia. …
By Blogger Wade Monroe Photos by Wade Monroe This month I had the opportunity to explore the Tidewater Loop of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail. The Tidewater loop is within the Coastal Region of the trail system and hosts eight locations, a majority …
By DWR Press Release Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced that First Class Conservation Police Officer William “Tim” Bostic has been named the 2021 Conservation Police Officer of the Year. Natural resources …
A common sight: milkweed with a butterfly visiting. By Bruce Ingram Photos by Bruce Ingram One aspect hunters, birdwatchers, wildlife watchers, and nature lovers of all persuasions have in common is that the creatures they feel passion for benefit from …
The painted bunting at the author's feeder. By Gary Youngblood Photos by Gary Youngblood “Come see, come see, it’s got a blue head! Quick!” my wife frantically called from the hallway. Linda, usually subdued—and often prone to understatement—was hyped …
Most of the streams in the Mount Rogers region begin at or above 4,500 feet above sea level, and remain above 2,500 feet for the majority of their route, keeping them relatively cool, even throughout most of the summer. By Matt Reilly Photos by Matt Reilly …
By DWR Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR Fishing regulations play an important part in managing Virginia’s natural resources. These regulations ensure that our fisheries are managed sustainably and that there are fish available to catch. Regulations are not …
By DWR Press Release Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced that First Class Conservation Police Officer William “Tim” Bostic has been named the 2022 Conservation Police Officer of the Year. Natural resources …
By Matt Reilly Photos by Matt Reilly Despite an elevation advantage that mitigates warm water in the summertime, trout streams in southwest Virginia, particularly during summers of little precipitation and high heat, can reach temperatures that stress …
Deer will frequent food plots that have become a big part of Quality Deer Management. Food is a primary factor surrounding deer behavior! Photo courtesy of Denny Quaiff By Matt Green for Whitetail Times A cold December breeze drifted through the open …
By DWR Press Release The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced a harvest of 19,711 turkeys during the 2022 spring turkey season. This is the fourth highest spring turkey harvest on record, with the three highest harvests having occurred in 2015, …
Annie Adamson has grown up hunting and fishing and wants to help educate her peers about the outdoors. By Jonathan Bowman Photos by courtesy of Annie Adamson Not many female teenagers feel confident boldly knocking on the doors of Orvis in Richmond or …
