Hunting
The Blame Game
Deer aren't the only forest residents to consume valuable acorns! Read more…
Bike to Hunt: An Introduction to Hunting on Two Wheels
Putting yourself on two wheels can help you access new areas to hunt quickly and easily. Read more…
A Family Tradition
The bowhunter that accepts the ultimate challenge and choses traditional archery equipment for their hunt has taken the experience to the highest level! Read more…
Tips for Making Turkey Hunting Fun for Your New Hunter
Making sure a new hunter has a good experience in the field can help encourage them to keep hunting. Read more…
You’ve Harvested Your First Wild Turkey… Now What?
One question that doesn't get asked enough is, "What do I do after I have a bird on the ground?" Being prepared for success is important. Read more…
The Virginia Appalachian Deer Study: Conclusions to Understanding Population Trends of Whitetails in the Allegheny Mountains
Virginia Appalachian Deer simulations can infer that increasing fawn survival rates should be a secondary concern compared to limiting adult female harvest. Read more…
Virginia’s 2024 Spring Gobbler Forecast
Last year was a banner year for spring turkey harvest numbers. Could this year match that mark? Read more…
Bear, Deer, and Turkey Harvest Data
Wildlife biologists with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources have compiled preliminary figures for the 2023–2024 hunting season. Read more…
The Deer Processor Issue
A decline in deer processing facilities and individuals processing their own deer could have an impact on deer harvest numbers and population management. Read more…