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Be Safe, Have Fun, Take a Boating Safety Class! As of July 1, 2009, VDGIF will begin to phase in Virginia's boating safety education requirement. All operators of Personal Watercraft (Jet Skis, Sea Doos, and other PWCs) ages 20 years old and younger will need to have proof of boating safety course completion onboard while operating the vessel. Find out more about the boating safety requirement, the rest of the phase-in schedule for Virginia boaters, and find a boating safety course here.

Living With Black Bears in Virginia Video Black bears are becoming an increasingly common sight in Virginia — bears now live in almost every county! Watch this video to learn how to live with bears in Virginia.

• Updates on White-Nose Syndrome in Bats

• 2009-2010 Webless Migratory Gamebirds, Falconry, September Canada Goose, and September Teal Seasons and Bag Limit Frameworks and Recommendations (PDF)

• 2008-2009 Hunting and Trapping Periodic Regulation Review and Amendment Process

  • Summary of Final Board Action on Proposed Regulation Amendments for 2009-2010 Hunting & Trapping Seasons

• The Bobwhite Quail in Virginia

• Virginia Conservation Police Officer Careers

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