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Public Comment Period: Fishing, Wildlife Diversity (Nongame), and Boating Regulation ProposalsA public comment period is open, May 1–August 4, 2012, regarding proposed amendments to fishing, wildlife diversity (nongame), boating, and ADA-related land access regulations. Your comments are solicited. Learn more & comment » |
Daily Group Access Permits and Waivers DefinedThe Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) will require an Access Permit for visitors to department-owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and public fishing lakes effective January 1, 2012, who are age 17 and older, unless they possess a valid Virginia hunting, freshwater fishing, or trapping license, or a current Virginia boat registration, or are otherwise waived. Learn more » |
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“Bigger, Better Trout”
Nestled in a beautiful valley in Bath County, Virginia, trout from Coursey Springs Hatchery go to the streams west of the Blue Ridge, from Alleghany County and north.
In this video, Hatchery Manager Eric Wooding takes us on a tour of the recently-renovated facility and its daily operations.
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A Guide to the Frogs and Toads of Virginia A field guide that covers all 27 species of frogs and toads that inhabit Virginia. Includes a complimentary CD of The Calls of Virginia Frogs and Toads. |
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2012 Virginia Wildlife Calendar Visually stunning and informative, this calendar highlights many of the most sought after game and fish species in Virginia. |
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