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
Top 5 Virginia Trout Stocking Myths
Spring has sprung and we are in the peak of our stocked trout season. There are a lot of misconceptions about the way we stock trout. Watch us debunk the top five trout stocking myths. Watch…
Head to the Hatcheries for June Open Houses
Now is an terrific time to plan a trip to a DGIF trout hatchery to learn about the raising and stocking of this fabulous fish: DGIF’s five, cold-water trout hatcheries will be holding Open Houses on Saturday, June 1st from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Read more…
Snakes on the Water
Spring is here and lots of critters are heating up and becoming active. Among these critters are watersnakes and cottonmouths. Here are some helpful tips on identification and behavior of these often misunderstood animals. 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
DGIF Conservation Police Officer Wins 2018 Nasbla Boating Officer Of The Year Award
DGIF Conservation Police Officer Joe Rollings has been selected for The NASBLA Butch Potts Memorial Award, also known as the Boating Officer of the Year for 2018! Read more…
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…