Notes from the Field

Wildlife Viewing

Birding Warbler Road in the Blue Ridge Mountains
March 17, 2020
You won't find a more productive and exciting spot along the scene Blue Ridge than "Warbler Road." Read more…
The Richmond Falcon Cam
March 3, 2020
As a new decade dawns, we are happy to welcome you to a new season of the Richmond Falcon Cam! Read more…
American Black Duck Banding In Progress
February 20, 2020
As winter begins to dwindle away, Virginia DGIF waterfowl biologists are busy with their annual winter waterfowl banding. Read more…

Take the Virginia Trout Slam Challenge
February 24, 2020
The Virginia Trout Slam is a challenge to anglers to catch all three species of trout (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout) all in the same day. Read more…
Walleye Tagging Study Begins
February 13, 2020
DGIF aquatic biologists need help from anglers for a new tagging study of walleyes on the Staunton River. Catch a walleye and return the tag and get $20! Read more…
Urban Fishing Program Trout Season Begins November 1
October 22, 2019
Perhaps the best kept secret within DGIF’s trout stocking program are the eight urban waters that are stocked as part of the DGIF Urban Fishing Program. Read more…

Ducks Can Stop Everything Else
March 4, 2020
Taking young hunters for their first experience in the field can be an enormously rewarding experience. Read more…
A Deer of a Different Color
March 4, 2020
Deer of unusual coloring are rare, but not unheard-of. Read more…
Youth Rabbit Hunt Educates and Inspires Four Young Hunters
February 6, 2020
Despite the cold and wind, young hunters showed up for the annual Sgt. Frank Spuchesi youth rabbit hunt for members of the King George Outdoor Club. Read more…

Habitat at Home: A New Awakening
March 25, 2020
Taking notice of the small things in your home outside environment can help alleviate stress. Read more…
Ducks Flocking to Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area
November 29, 2019
Princess Anne WMA is a popular eastern Virginia wildlife viewing destination, and an important stopover for migratory birds and waterfowl. Read more…
Stream Restoration and Dam Removal on Moores Creek in Charlottesville, Virginia
November 19, 2019
DGIF, along with several key partners, completed two restoration projects on Moores Creek in Charlottesville, Virginia to benefit aquatic wildlife and water quality. Read more…

Patrillo and Clawson Selected as Officers of the Year
March 26, 2020
CPOs Jim Patrillo and Brett Clawson were selected for year-end honors for their 2019 accomplishments. Read more…
Documenting the K9 CPO Training Has Been an Honor
March 26, 2020
DGIF photographer Meghan Marchetti has been inspired by the trainees in the K( CPO program. Read more…
For K9 CPOs, Collars Are Also Cues
March 10, 2020
As they learn to be K9 CPOs, the dogs learn that different collars signal different roles for them. Read more…