DGIF has been renamed the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Our new name reflects the wide range of wildlife conservation responsibilities and opportunities that our agency has, from hunting and fishing, to wildlife watching, public lands, boating, and outdoor recreation. Learn more: https://dwr.virginia.gov/blog/dgif-is-now-dwr/ | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

3K views · 33 reactions | The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is here at Elk Fest 2025 this morning giving our visiting 7th graders a close-up look at their work, including a great demo with one of their tracking dogs. The kids loved meeting the dog and learning how it helps officers in the field. | Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure | Facebook

8.9K views · 23 reactions | Bring Virginia’s outdoors home with articles about wildlife, conservation, and individuals & organizations making a difference. | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources | Facebook

29 reactions | Experience Virginia's wide variety of hunting & fishing opportunities. Get your hunting & fishing licenses today! | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources | Facebook

3.3K views · 60 reactions | Have you ever heard there is no game on Wildlife Management Areas? False! Don't miss out on more than 200,000 acres of great hunting opportunities. Join DWR staff as they bust some of the common myths about hunting on DWR's Wildlife Management Areas. | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources | Facebook

Experience Virginia's wide variety of hunting & fishing opportunities. Get your hunting & fishing licenses today! | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources