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2014 Fishing, Nongame Wildlife, and Boating Biennial Regulation Review and Amendment ProcessPublic comment is solicited during the Regulatory Issues Public Comment Period, February 11 – March 12, 2014. See the schedule and the opportunities to participate » |
Stocked Trout Fishing: Public Input WantedVDGIF and Virginia Tech's Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation have initiated a process to develop a statewide Stocked Trout Management Plan. This plan, which will attempt to incorporate all stocked trout stakeholders' values, will be similar in scope and purpose to the Virginia Black Bear and White-tailed Deer Management Plans. The Virginia Stocked Trout Management Plan will be designed to provide broad guidance on policies for addressing the complex management challenges and issues related to producing desirable fishing experiences for stocked trout. Learn more » |
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Nuisance & Problem WildlifeAs human populations continue to rise and move into traditional wildlife habitat, human/wildlife contact is becoming more prevalent. Here is some general information and techniques for Virginia property owners when wildlife becomes a problem. Read more » |
“Ribbon Cutting on Bear Facility for Orphaned and Injured Bears”
The Wildlife Center of Virginia, in cooperation with the VDGIF and other partners, recently dedicated a new state-of-the-art facility designed to hold, rehabilitate, and house orphaned bear cubs and injured bears until they can be successfully released into the wild. This facility was dedicated to the memory of Dennis Martin, a longtime VDGIF biologist and former Bear Project Leader at the Department.
Links
- Report a Wildlife Violation
- Virginia Fish & Wildlife Information Service (VAFWIS)
- Virginia's Wildlife Action Plan
- Find Game
- VDGIF Fisheries, Wildlife, and Boating Regulations
- Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Buying and Selling Wildlife
- Hunters for the Hungry - You Can Make a Difference
- Drought Conditions in Virginia. Learn What You Can Do to Conserve Water.
