Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
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The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is responsible for the management of inland fisheries, wildlife, and recreational boating in Virginia. #vawildlife
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Joined June 2008
A little birdie just told me… The Virginia Birding Classic is back! 🎉🏆🦉 Gather your team and compete this spring to spot as many bird species as possible in 24 hours—all while supporting the Virginia Wildlife Grant Program. 📍 Learn more & sign up:
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Check out our 2024-2025 Bear, Deer and Turkey Harvest Data! 🐻 🦌 🦃 Harvest reporting by successful hunters is an important component of DWR’s management programs as harvest data are used to monitor game populations & inform future regulatory decisions.
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‼️LAST DAY FOR SUBMISSIONS ‼️ Monday, February 10th at 5 PM is the deadline for submitting photos to the 2025 Virginia Wildlife Photography Showcase. For more details on submission requirements and how to enter, visit: 📸= Mary Good
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Think you found a bear den?! 🐻 Please leave it alone! As temperatures fall and food sources become less abundant, many bears in Virginia will enter a winter den. Read on for tips to avoid bear dens and what to do if you stumble upon one: 📸 DWR Staff
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Stay sharp during the offseason and attend one of our hunting workshops! This month, we'll be hosting a deer processing workshop in Rocky Mount. Next month, it's all about spring turkey 🦃 Check out our Events & Workshops page for more information.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS REQUESTED ON 2025-2026 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SEASON DATES AND BAG LIMITS 🦆 The public is invited to comment on these recommendations from February 3 through March 3, 2025. For more information, please visit: 📸 DWR Staff
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Attention hunters! It's time to apply for the 2025 Virginia Elk Hunt Lottery! 🚨🤞 Enter to win one of five antlered elk licenses and the opportunity to harvest a bull elk in beautiful southwest Virginia. Learn more and apply today at
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We have extended the deadline for artwork submissions to our 2025 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition! To enter, submit an original work of art that depicts the Atlantic sturgeon in its natural habitat. The deadline for submissions is now Feb. 18th, 2025.
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DWR AVIAN INFLUENZA UPDATE AND GUIDANCE The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is receiving increasing reports of sick or dead wild birds on the Eastern Shore and isolated instances in the eastern half of the state. See full press release:
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You can support DWR’s K9 teams through the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 100% of donations go directly to support these canine officers, covering equipment, food, veterinary care, and other expenses. Donate here:
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The deadline to apply for the 2025 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program is right around the corner! Make sure to get your applications in by February 1 to be considered. Don't let this opportunity float away! 🛶 Learn more at
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The 2025 Winter Wildlife Festival is underway this week down in Virginia Beach! ❄️ 15 years in the making, this festival is a month long celebration of coastal wildlife and nature. Check out this week's events on the festival website:
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📸 Submit your shots to the 2025 Virginia Wildlife Photography Showcase! Categories include: 🦅 Virginia Fauna 🏁 Textures & Patterns 🎥 Trail-Cam Images ⛰️ Explore the Wild Submission Deadline: February 10, 2025, at 5 PM. 📸= Alan Mindlin
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Join us February 8th for the launch of our Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) program 🎉 Hosted at the Izaak Walton League in Stafford, VA, this full day of outdoor activities includes fishing, shotgun shooting, archery, outdoor skills and more! Learn more:
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"The sport of musky fishing has grown tremendously in popularity among Virginia anglers in the last decade, and for good reason." Read on for how to safely handle and release musky: 📸 Matt Reilly
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You are invited to showcase your artistic talents in the 2025 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition! 🎨 This year’s theme features the fascinating Atlantic sturgeon—the "dinosaur of the tidal rivers." Learn more about submission rules and guidelines:
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✨Application open for the 2025 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program ✨ To continue expanding our reach in 2025, applicants will now be sorted by the following award areas: Start-up and Growth! Know an org that could benefit? Help spread the word:
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DWR works every day to lead wildlife conservation and inspire people to value the outdoors and their role in nature. Here’s a look back on the successes and unforgettable events that have shaped our 2024! Our 2024 Annual Report is available now:
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The 2025 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating Regulations are here! 🎣✨ Effective January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 Learn more at
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