Home > News & Info > Virginia
FREE Newsletter - Sign up today!  
Virginia Hunting
The Bear Facts - 25 Things Every Black Bear Hunter Should Know
Despite divided opinion about the political correctness of bear hunting, it is something every hunter should try at least once. But a word of caution, if you want to make the most of your outings, there are a few key things you should know. The more knowledgeable you are, the better your chances of tagging a trophy.
[18 Comments]
Virginia Hunting News
Next 10 Virginia Items >>
Legislation in Virginia Benefits Youth 09/18/09
Thanks to groundbreaking legislation, Virginia youth who attend events educating them about Virginia's fish and wildlife resources will now have an easier time participating in hunting and fishing during the events. [Comments?]
Virginia Working Toward Sustainable Elk Herd 09/02/09
Kentucky's elk herd runneth over, and Virginia has decided to welcome the overflow and build a sustainable, huntable population of its own. [Comments?]
Virginia DGIF Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendments 03/23/09
After much discussion at the February 27th meeting, the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries approved proposed hunting and trapping regulation amendments for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons. [Comments?]
Virginia Harvest Figures Released for Bear, Deer and Turkey 02/27/09
Wildlife biologists with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) have compiled preliminary figures for bear, deer, and turkey harvests for the 2008-09 fall seasons. [Comments?]
Virginia DGIF Hosts First Annual Archery in Schools Tournament 02/09/09
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is conducting the First Annual National Archery in the Schools Program Tournament on February 28, 2009, at the Augusta Expoland in Fishersville, Virginia. [Comments?]
Virginia's Floyd County Deer Need Focus of Hunters 10/31/08
Deer seasons and bag limits in Floyd County are the most liberal offered in western Virginia. Yet over the past decade Floyd County has averaged more out-of-season deer kill permits than any county in the state except Albemarle (Charlottesville) and Fairfax, both of which have significant urban deer management issues. These permits are issued to farmers and landowners who demonstrate damage due to deer. [Comments?]
Virginia Seeks Input on Future of Hunting and Trapping 09/24/08
This month, sportsmen interested in discussing hunting and trapping issues are having their first opportunities of many to influence the next round of changes to the regulations that govern their sports. [Comments?]
Virginia DGIF Hunting Regulation Meetings 09/10/08
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) Hunting and Trapping regulation review and amendment process for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 Hunting and Trapping seasons commence in September 2008 with a series of regulatory issue meetings throughout the state to discuss hunting and trapping issues and solicit the views of the public. [Comments?]
Virginia Deer Feeding Illegal as of Sept. 1st 09/10/08
Effective September 1, it will be illegal to feed deer statewide in Virginia. The prohibition runs through the first Saturday in January (January 3, 2009). [Comments?]
Virginia Conservation Officer Earns National Recognition 08/25/08
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is proud to announce that Conservation Police Officer Sergeant Charlie Mullins has been named North American Wildlife Enforcement Officer of the Year by the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association (NAWEOA). [Comments?]
Share Your Photos, Stories & Hunting Tips!

Send in your hunting stories with photos or favorite hunting tip and be entered into the monthly BGH give-away for a Surefire G2 LED Flashlight (retail value of $65 each).

One flashlight will be given away monthly, for a story with photos or for the best hunting tip! ENTER TODAY!

Photos and Stories

Florida Axis Buck Hunt
I went on an Axis Buck hunt on the Razor Ranch here in Florida. This ranch has 15,000 acres. We started out early morning. But winds kept shifting on us and we got busted by the Axis deer. Finally we saw a huge buck around 2 pm. After we stalked with in shooting range, I was ready for my shot.

Southern U.S. Forum Topics

The Southern U.S. Forum has 558 Active Topics

Virginia Hunting Articles
Information
About Virginia Hunting
Public Lands
Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries
Virginia License Info
Virginia Tourism
Take Our Poll!
How much game are you seeing on your hunts and scouting trips?
More than previous years
Less than previous years
About the same number

156 Votes
Comments?

Hunting News & Info | Articles | Hunting Forum | Advertise with BGH! | Privacy Statement | HOME
Hunting Guides & Outfitters | Tall Tales | Recipes | Hunting Directory | Sitemap | Forum Archives
Contact us at info@biggamehunt.net
© 2000-2009 RiderWeb, Inc.