Spring Migration Has Begun! Visit the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail to View Migratory Birds
What It Takes
Wildlife Viewing
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…
Season Three of the 2nd Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas – How You Can Help
Harness your interest in birds and the great outdoors by contributing to a homegrown project that aims to make a difference for bird conservation right here in Virginia! Read more…
Fishing
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…
DGIF Biologist Earns SEAFWA Fisheries Biologist of the Year Award
DGIF's George Palmer was honored by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ (SEAFWA) as the 2017 Fisheries Biologist of the Year. Read more…
Hunting
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…
One Shot: Helping Tradition and Turkeys Thrive
A hunter, a guide and a landowner will convene for the first time before they gather afield just before sunrise on a dewy Saturday morning during the peak of spring gobbler season. Read more…
Habitat
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…
DIY For Better Wildlife Habitat
Everyone can do something to create high-quality wildlife habitat. Here's a look at five things you can do to attract more birds, bugs, deer and other critters without breaking the bank or your back. 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…