An Interview with Virginia’s First Ever Level V Master Angler
Foraging New Ground: A Pair of Endangered Woodpeckers Has Found a New Home in Big Woods Wildlife Management Area
Wildlife Viewing
Introducing the Robert W. Duncan WMA & Mattaponi Bluffs WMA
The WMAs feature a diverse set of plant communities and habitats, and are excellent locations to pursue wildlife and angling activities. 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…
Virginia’s Most Mysterious Birds
You might be surprised to discover the variety of owls that make Virginia home. And whoooo doesn’t love owls? Read more…
Fishing
Introducing the Robert W. Duncan WMA & Mattaponi Bluffs WMA
The WMAs feature a diverse set of plant communities and habitats, and are excellent locations to pursue wildlife and angling activities. Read more…
An Interview with Virginia’s First Ever Level V Master Angler
On Sunday, April 7, 2019, Stephen Miklandric caught a citation Freshwater Drum while fishing the Dan River and officially became Virginia’s first ever Level V Master Angler. Read more…
2019 Walleye Fishing Forecast
Looking to go walleye fishing? Read on for sampling results and fishing forecasts on the waters that were stocked in 2018 with over 760,000 walleye fingerlings. Read more…
Hunting
Introducing the Robert W. Duncan WMA & Mattaponi Bluffs WMA
The WMAs feature a diverse set of plant communities and habitats, and are excellent locations to pursue wildlife and angling activities. Read more…
Research at Virginia Tech Seeks to Understand Interactions Between Predators and Whitetailed Deer
Researchers are facing the complexity of understanding and managing carnivores and their role in ecosystems, particularly in the large expanses of public lands in western Virginia. Read more…
Random Thoughts and Observations on Coyotes
Where did coyotes come from? Are they having a significant impact on Virginia’s deer herds? Deer Project Coordinator, Matt Knox provides his insight. Read more…
Habitat
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…
Less Is More! Easy Ways to Improve Habitat for Birds This Fall
Simplifying your routine fall yard and land maintenance practices really can make a difference for birds; follow these tips from DGIF’s habitat experts and your property will be more attractive and supportive to birds. Read more…
Conservation Police
2018 Conservation Police Officer of the Year Awarded to Officer Mark G. Shaw
DGIF is proud to announce that Officer Mark G. Shaw has been named 2018 Conservation Police Officer of the Year! Read more…
DGIF Officers Receive Louisa County ‘Officer of the Year’ Awards
Thank you to Officers Quarles and Eller who acted fearlessly in protecting our citizens and congratulations on this award! Read more…
KG Outdoor Club Visits with DGIF K-9 Officers
CPO Patrillo and CPO Cramer visited the King George Outdoor Club, a 2018 Virginia Wildlife Grant recipient, and brought with them their four legged partners! Read more…