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Wildlife Viewing
Keep an Eye Out for the Spotted Sandpiper
The spotted sandpiper can be viewed in May and June at many of the Chesapeake's upper rivers and surrounding inland waters. Read more…
Banding Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers at Big Woods WMA
Two chicks of the federally endangered red-cockaded woodpecker were banded at Big Woods Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Read more…
Photo Tips: Photographing the Night Sky
DGIF’s Digital Outreach Coordinator David Murr shares his passion for night sky photography and gives a few tips on how to get started capturing the wonders of the nightscape. Read more…
Fishing
Wild or Hatchery Trout?
How can you tell the difference between a wild trout and one raised in a hatchery (stocked)? There are a few clues, but no real definitive answer. Read more…
Golden Crappie Shocks Virginia Angler
A Virginia angler catches a rare golden crappie. Read more…
Summer Muskellunge Tagging Study Begun
A summer muskellunge tagging study will help DGIF biologists understand the impact of catch-and-release mortality on musky. Read more…
Hunting
A Woodcock Egg in the Woods
The author's grandson finds a woodcock egg in the woods, inspiring some education. Read more…
Fair Chase Ethics
The guidelines for Fair Chase Ethics are well established. It is our obligation to see that they remain in place! Read more…
2020 Spring Turkey Season Forecast
Spring turkey hunters this season could face some challenging conditions, given bird numbers. Read more…
Habitat
Catch the Rain and Clean the Water: Rain Gardens and Living Shorelines for Wildlife
One of the best ways to combat the problem of uncontrolled runoff and the pollution it carries is to install a rain garden. Read more…
A New Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Nest at Big Woods!
On Thursday April 23, DGIF biologists confirmed that the WMA once again harbors an active red-cockaded woodpecker nest—this year with four eggs! Read more…
Earth Day Starts at Home: Plant Layers for Habitat Structure
What we do in our landscapes truly matters, and each of us can be a good steward. Read more…
Conservation Police
Farewell to K9 Justice
DIGF's K9 CPO program said goodbye to nine-year veteran K9 officer Justice. Read more…
The DGIF K9 Trainees Continue to Add Skills with Article Searches and Wildlife Detection
The dogs and their handlers moved on to work on searching for articles and detecting wildlife, in addition to continuing to hone their basic obedience and person-tracking skills. The different personalities of the dogs are becoming even more obvious, and the handlers are learning Read more…
Patrillo and Clawson Selected as Officers of the Year
CPOs Jim Patrillo and Brett Clawson were selected for year-end honors for their 2019 accomplishments. Read more…