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
Keeping it Wild
From the ocean, rivers and streams to the plains, hills and mountains, we’re truly blessed here in Virginia with so many great wild and green places to hike, hunt, fish and commune with nature. The challenge, of course, is keeping it wild. Read more…
Fishing Virginia’s Wild Brook Trout
On pursuing Virginia’s native brookies deep in its mountains on one of its finest waters. 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…
Hunting
Refer a Friend to Join You Outdoors
Refer a friend to join you outdoors! It's easy, you'll get free stuff, and you'll be entered in our sweepstakes! Read more…
The Silvery Moon
There have been countless articles surrounding the theory of how moon phases affect the whitetail rut. Read the specifics that Dr, Rue has learned from studying deer for over 77 years in their natural environment! 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…
Habitat
It’s Time to Gather Summer Mushrooms
Gather some insight, recipes, and safety tips for foraging for summer mushrooms. Read more…
Trillium at Thompson WMA
By far the most popular springtime activity on the Thompson Wildlife Management Area is viewing wildflowers where, at the higher elevations, a remarkable display of large-flowered trillium occurs. Read more…
The Morel: Virginia’s Favorite Mushroom
Among locavores and foragers, the morel mushroom holds almost a cult status. Get tips on when and how to forage for this fungi treasure. Read more…
Conservation Police
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…
Two New Dogs Join DGIF’s K9 Ranks
DGIF’s Conservation Police Officers needed a few good dogs—and after searching far and wide they found two exceptional pups. Read more…