Wildlife Viewing
Foraging New Ground: A Pair of Endangered Woodpeckers Has Found a New Home in Big Woods Wildlife Management Area
DGIF is thrilled to share big news for a federally endangered species in Virginia: a pair of red-cockaded woodpeckers has moved in to Big Woods WMA! Read more…
Hog Island WMA: Eagles and More
Come spring, the Hog Island WMA offers some of the best wildlife watching in the Old Dominion. That’s because this season is an excellent time to observe bald eagles and other avian species. Read more…
The Richmond Falcon Cam
The 2019 Richmond Falcon Cam is live! Downtown Richmond has a new pair of peregrine falcons, ushering in a new era. Read more…
Fishing
Spawnin’ and Stockin’ Stripers
Learn all about DGIF's striped bass stocking program. Read more…
Special Regulation Trout: Something for Everyone
A look at five of the numerous rivers and streams designated as “special regulation” which offer high quality trout fisheries for all. Read more…
Jackpot Bassin’ for Springtime Largemouth
Find out why March may be your best bet to net your biggest largemouth bass of the year! Read more…
Hunting
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…
Virginia’s Spring Gobbler Season
With Virginia’s spring gobbler season just around the corner, it’s time to tap the knowledge of Gary Norman, DGIF’s forest game bird biologist. Read more…
How You Can Contribute to the Breeding Bird Atlas While Out Hunting or Fishing
Attention Virginia’s sportsmen and women: we need your bird observations! Read more…
Habitat
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…
Monarch Spectacle at DGIF Headquarters!
It’s amazing what an impact a few milkweed plants can have. Here at DGIF headquarters in Henrico county, we got rid of a big patch of lawn at our entrance and have started a pollinator garden, and the monarch caterpillars have had a feast on the milkweed! Read more…
Working For Wildlife
Hunters and landowners fill the gap of lost habitat by building and working food plots for the wildlife on their property. Read more…
Conservation Police
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…
A Day in the Life of a Conservation Police Officer
The assignments and responsibilities of Conservation Officers are widespread and their service throughout our great Commonwealth has stood the test of time for over 100 years! Read more…