Virginia
Shenandoah mountain whitetails, Blue Ridge wild turkey, George Washington National Forest, and coastal waterfowl.
Virginia Regulatory Agency
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) conserves and manages wildlife populations and habitats across Virginia's coastal plain, Piedmont, and Appalachian mountains.
Virginia offers strong whitetail deer hunting, wild turkey, black bear, managed elk draw hunts, and Atlantic Flyway waterfowl.
policyMission
To conserve and manage wildlife populations and habitat for the benefit of present and future generations.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Issues resident and non-resident hunting licenses, deer tags, and bear permits
- Manages 46 Wildlife Management Areas totaling over 200,000 acres
- Establishes annual deer, turkey, bear, and waterfowl hunting regulations
- Executes wildlife habitat enhancement, elk restoration, and CWD surveillance
- Enforces state wildlife and boating safety laws through Conservation Police Officers
starCore Values
- Appalachian Heritage: Preserving Virginia's historic outdoor hunting traditions.
- Public Access: Managing expansive WMAs and National Forest partnerships.
- Stewardship: Protecting wildlife and natural habitats across the Commonwealth.