What started as a loud bang jolting a homeowner awake quickly turned into one of Virginia’s wildest boat theft cases. In this episode of True Wildlife Crime, retired Virginia Conservation Police Master Special Agent Jim Croft takes us inside a multi-agency investigation, complete with stolen trucks, DNA evidence, and a suspect who couldn’t dodge the truth. Don’t miss the full story, watch the episode now on our YouTube channel (link in comments). And remember, if you see something, say something

Happy National Wildlife Day!🦉🦇🦅🦆🦋🦎🐍🐢🐟🦌🦃🦨🦝🐇🦦🐝🐦 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is the state’s lead agency for the protection and conservation of more than 900 species of wildlife in Virginia. Our mission is to: • Conserve and manage wildlife populations and habitat for the benefit of present and future generations. • Connect people to Virginia’s outdoors through boating, education, fishing, hunting, trapping, wildlife viewing, and other wildlife-related activities

Avoid tickets & fines this duck hunting season! 🦆 Every season, our Conservation Police spot the same waterfowl hunting mistakes—baiting, unplugged shotguns, and shooting after hours, just to name a few. Learn the five most common waterfowl hunting violations that could cost you more than just a good day in the blind. Link in the comments. | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

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10K views · 200 reactions | 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 | Facebook