Chronic Wasting Disease Found in White-tailed Deer in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) received laboratory confirmation on January 19, 2010, that a white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This is the first confirmed case of CWD in Virginia. The deer was killed by a hunter in Frederick County less than one mile from the West Virginia line. With this case, Virginia now joins 17 other states and Canadian provinces with CWD, five of which are east of the Mississippi River. Learn more »

Proposed Regulation Amendment for Virginia Participation in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

The Board of Game and Inland Fisheries has proposed a regulation amendment to provide for Virginia's participation with 31 other states (with 4 more states in the process of joining) in the interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, under which convictions for violations in one state would be treated as convictions in other participating states as well. Comments are solicited »

“Hitting the Mark” Article & Video

Learn how the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), designed for students in grades four through twelve, is positively influencing student attendance, behavior, self-esteem, and confidence!

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