Wildlife Viewing
Virginia Creeper Trail Birding
Everyone from bikers to birders to anglers can enjoy the Virginia Creeper Trail, much of which is part of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail. Read more…
Come See The Butterflies At Cavalier WMA
Anytime between mid-June and the end of July is a great time to visit Cavalier to see dozens of species of butterflies. Read more…
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Chicks Fledge Nest at Big Woods WMA
The red-cockaded woodpecker chicks have fledged their nest! Read more…
Fishing
Summer Smallmouth Bass Fishing in Virginia
Don't let the dog days of summer keep you from missing some of the most exciting warm water fishing conditions of the year! Read more…
Big Tumbling Creek Trout
If you like plying classic mountain rills with plunge pools, pocket water, and runs, then there’s no question – Clinch Mountain and its signature attraction, Big Tumbling Creek, plus two major tributaries, Briar Cove Creek and Laurel Bed Creek are must-fish destinations. Read more…
Whitetop Laurel: Virginia’s Most Unique Trout Stream
Whitetop Laurel Creek is one of state’s largest and most beautiful wild trout streams. Approximately seven miles are stocked trout waters with an additional five miles of special regulation waters flowing through the Mount Rogers National Recreational Area. Read more…
Hunting
Quota Hunts are Ideal for Mentoring a New Hunter
These Quota Hunts are a recipe for creating an unforgettable hunting experience and an ideal scenario for mentoring new and novice hunters of all ages. Read more…
Squirrel Hunting in Virginia: 5 Reasons Why It’s The Ultimate Hunting Experience
Get outdoors, take someone who has never been, and get after some squirrels this season! Read more…
Restoration for the Future of Hunting
Restore the Wild is for everyone that has a heart for nature, by reconnecting to it, and protecting the very gifts that give us passion. Read more…
Habitat
It’s Time to Gather Summer Mushrooms
Gather some insight, recipes, and safety tips for foraging for summer mushrooms. 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…
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…
Conservation Police
Two New Dogs Join DGIF’s K9 Ranks
DGIF’s Conservation Police Officers needed a few good dogs—and after searching far and wide they found two exceptional pups. Read more…
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…