The only time you’ll be happy to see a bobcat stalking you? 🐈 When your new issue of Virginia Wildlife arrives. The January/February issue of Virginia Wildlife is tip-toeing into mailboxes now. Inside, you’ll find stories on how hunter education has evolved, what duck banding looks like behind the scenes, and why trapping remains an important tradition. We also explore what the second iteration of the Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas can tell us, visit the fascinating National Sporting Library & Mu

The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) wants to remind the public that if they encounter any wild animal acting tame or unafraid of humans, to please leave the animal alone. Recently, several individuals have been injured by a white-tailed deer that had become accustomed to people after being held illegally in captivity. Wild animals that lose their fear of humans can injure people or pets. Wild animals are meant to be wild, not pets. When wild animals are fed, held in captivity, or otherwis