Stream Restoration and Dam Removal on Moores Creek in Charlottesville, Virginia
Urban Fishing Program Trout Season Begins November 1
Wildlife Viewing
Warblers on Working Lands: Restoring Shrublands for Wildlife
A small lemon-capped songbird, the Golden-winged Warbler is declining rapidly across the Appalachian region. We reached out to private landowners to see how they could help. Read more…
The Reigning King of the Southwest
More than any other species that has inhabited Virginia, elk tend to inspire an awe that leaves us breathless. Read more…
Virginia’s Fall Bird Migration is Almost Here
Don’t miss out on all the fun of observing birds as large as golden and bald eagles or as diminutive as golden-crowned kinglets. The best viewing is yet to come! Read more…
Fishing
Urban Fishing Program Trout Season Begins November 1
Perhaps the best kept secret within DGIF’s trout stocking program are the eight urban waters that are stocked as part of the DGIF Urban Fishing Program. Read more…
Fall Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Virginia
The cool crisp air during this time of the year is a welcome to anglers who have fished throughout the hot humid Virginia summer. The changing of the seasons creates excellent conditions for anglers targeting smallmouth bass across the state. Read more…
Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia
Whether you’re an angler or a wildlife enthusiast, the new tackle box-ready Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia is well worth your time to read. Read more…
Hunting
Big Bucks Don’t Just Happen
There are three requirements for a buck to become the trophy that most hunters dream about. Read more…
Ducks Flocking to Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area
Princess Anne WMA is a popular eastern Virginia wildlife viewing destination, and an important stopover for migratory birds and waterfowl. Read more…
Fine-Tuning Your Muzzleloader Accuracy
Industry leaders have accepted the challenge to carry muzzleloader hunting to an unprecedented level of performance, and the outcome has been impressive! Read more…
Habitat
Ducks Flocking to Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area
Princess Anne WMA is a popular eastern Virginia wildlife viewing destination, and an important stopover for migratory birds and waterfowl. Read more…
Stream Restoration and Dam Removal on Moores Creek in Charlottesville, Virginia
DGIF, along with several key partners, completed two restoration projects on Moores Creek in Charlottesville, Virginia to benefit aquatic wildlife and water quality. Read more…
It’s Time to Gather Summer Mushrooms
Gather some insight, recipes, and safety tips for foraging for summer mushrooms. Read more…
Conservation Police
Above the Law: The Roles of CPOs in Elk Territory
Conservation Police Officers have added protecting the elk to their daily (and nightly) routines by monitoring suspicious activity, poaching, spotlighting, and engaging with the communities in southwest Virginia to ensure high-quality of life for the elk. Read more…
How to Gain Hunting Permission
One of the questions hunters often ask is how can they gain hunting permission to nearby private land. CPO John Koloda offers tips on how to accomplish this essential task. Read more…
CPOs Fishing on the Job
It's just another day at the office for Conservation Police Officers Joshua Thomas and Tyler Bumgarner! Read more…