What’s Going On With The Butcher Bird?
Spring Migration Has Begun! Visit the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail to View Migratory Birds
Wildlife Viewing
Represent Virginia Birds in the Global Big Day
May 5th, 2018 is the Global Big Day, a 24-hour event seeking to document as many bird species as possible across the world. Participation is easy – get outdoors and do some birdwatching! Read more…
The Northern Saw-whet Owl: Virginia’s “Other” Small Owl
Relatively little is known about Saw-whets in Virginia due to their nocturnal and secretive habits. Learn how you can help gather needed information by conducting Saw-whet surveys for the VABBA2. Read more…
Spring Migration Has Begun! Visit the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail to View Migratory Birds
Each spring, warblers travel through Virginia along the Atlantic Flyway. This annual journey presents a marvelous opportunity to experience the colors and sounds of spring migration. Read more…
Fishing
Northern Snakehead Found in Lakeview Reservoir
On Friday, April 27th, 2018, DGIF biologists confirmed the presence of Northern Snakehead in Lakeview Reservoir in Colonial Heights. Read more…
Cross-Off Your Fish List: Fish Virginia
Spring has arrived in Virginia, welcoming various activities for the outdoors. The shad are running and the trout are being stocked, which means it’s time to dust off the tackle box and purchase a fishing license. Read more…
2018 Walleye Fishing Forecast
Looking to go walleye fishing? Read on for sampling results and fishing forecasts on the waters that were stocked in 2017 with 830,000 walleye fingerlings. Read more…
Hunting
One Shot 2018: Filling Tags and Memories
15-year-old Aaron Hill was the winner of the 2018 One Shot. On the bird of a lifetime, Hill never pulled the trigger. He pulled his bow back. Here is his story and the One Shot. Read more…
Spring Turkey Hunting on Public Land: How to be Successful
Is it truly possible to bag a bird on public land? Despite the negative reputation that public hunting land often receives, success on public land does exist if you are committed. Read more…
2018 Spring Turkey Photo Contest
DGIF is having an Instagram photo contest for spring turkey season that includes three categories, and winners of each category will receive prizes! Read more…
Habitat
Prescribed Fire Big Woods WMA
Have you ever seen a 'prescribed fire?' Of all the tools for habitat management, 'prescribed fire' can be the most efficient and cost-effective. Watch…
Multi-Year Study with VCU on the Spotted Turtle
Working in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University, DGIF has begun a multi-year study into the status and management of the Spotted Turtle. Read more…
Beyond the Bird Feeder: Attract and Support Birds with Native Plants
Watching birds eat from your bird feeder can be a true joy, but did you know that you can take your bird feeding and bird watching to the next level by growing native plants? Read more…
Conservation Police
2017 NASBLA Boating Officer of the Year is CPO Matthew S. Sandy
CPO Matthew S. Sandy has been selected for the prestigious honor of The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Butch Potts Memorial Award. Read more…
2017 Conservation Police Officer of the Year Awarded to Senior Officer Gregory Hall
Senior Officer Hall’s steadfast leadership, his dedication to Conserving and Protecting Virginia’s wildlife resources, and his outstanding efforts in connecting the citizens to the outdoors through educational outreach made him the top candidate for this award. Read more…
The Port of Virginia’s 12th Annual Steven Todd Dooley Search & Rescue Forum
This event brought a total of 32 boats and 156 students from across the Hampton Roads area together to hone boat handling skills and search and rescue efforts. Read more…