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Two of the WORST Mistakes You Can Make on the Water
Join Virginia’s Conservation Police Officers as they emphasize the importance of sober boating and wearing life jackets. This quick guide covers the legal consequences of boating under the influence and demonstrates why life jackets are crucial for everyone on board. Perfect for boaters and water enthusiasts who want to ensure their safety on Virginia's beautiful waterways. Watch, learn, and help us promote a safe boating environment for all. #BoatingSafety #VirginiaWaterways
dwr.virginia.gov/boating/boaters-guide/safe-boating/
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Wildlife Watching in Virginia with Luca
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Hear about Virginia wildlife photographer Luca Pfeiffer's journey into wildlife photography and how he captured a rare sighting of a Roseate Spoonbill in Virginia! This beautiful bird was spotted at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Wildlife photography takes a lot of patience and preparation. For those seeking their own wildlife adventures in Virginia, check out Vi...
Top 3 Easiest Fish to Catch in Virginia
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Looking to cast your line and reel in some fun? Learn what three species in Virginia are the easiest to catch to turn your fishing trip into a success. Impress your friends with our exclusive tips and techniques that will have you catching fish in no time! 🐟 🎣 Don’t forget to buy your Virginia fishing license at GoOutdoorsVirginia.com, and make sure to discover the best fishing spots with our "...
Falcon Banding 2024: Protecting and Monitoring Virginia's Peregrine Falcons
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Join the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources as we band and collect data on our 2024 peregrine falcon chicks. Learn more about why banding is important and the value behind it. Discover our ongoing efforts to support these magnificent birds. For the full update, visit our blog and watch the Falcon cam here: dwr.virginia.gov/falcon-cam/
2024 Virginia Elk Lottery Announcement
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Watch this video to find out if you're one of the five lucky winners of the 2024 Virginia Elk Lottery Hunt! If you weren't picked you still have one last opportunity to win each year DWR awards one conservation license to a partner agency to raffle. Follow this link to apply for a tag through the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: events.rmef.org/shop/virginiastate
Beginner Tackle Box Essentials
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New to Fishing? Here's everything you need to get started catching fish on public lakes and waterways!
Stay Safe on the Water: The Essential Guide to Life Jackets
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We're diving deep into the world of water safety, emphasizing the life-saving importance of wearing a life jacket. Whether you're an avid boater, a weekend fisherman, or just love to splash around at the lake, this video is a must-watch! Help us promote water safety! Share this video with friends and family, and let's make a difference together. Remember, a life jacket isn't just a gear; it's a...
Why We Love Turkey Hunting
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Three new turkey hunters experience the thrill of taking their first gobblers! Three experienced hunting guides share their knowledge of the hunt. It's all part of Why We Love Turkey Hunting!
Leading the Way for Wildlife Conservation - DWR 2023 Annual Report Video
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The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources had an amazing year take a look at some of our biggest accomplishments in 2023! www.virginiawildlife.gov/annual-report
Boating in Winter: Top Safety Tips!
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Navigating cold water conditions can be challenging and demands extra precautions, no matter if you're hunting or just taking the boat out for a spin. In this video, we dive into the top safety tips every boater should know when facing frigid waters. Equip yourself with these essential guidelines to ensure not only a memorable outing but also a safe one. Don't let the cold catch you off guard; ...
Conserving Virginia's Striped Bass: The Science of Catch and Release
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Smith Mountain Lake is Virginia's top destination for striped bass fishing. Dive into the research by the DWR, aiming to enhance the survival rates of these fish post-catch-and-release during the warmer summer months.
How to Plant DWR's Native Pollinator Seeds: Boost Your Backyard Wildlife!
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Dive into the world of Virginia's native wildflowers with DWR's unique pollinator seed packet! In this video, Habitat Education Coordinator Steve Living guides you step by step on planting these beautiful Virginia flowers that not only beautify your space but also play a crucial role in supporting local wildlife and pollinators. Witness your garden come alive and help in 'Restoring the Wild' ri...
The Candy Darter: Learn about this vibrant species.
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#shorts
Move Over Law in Effect
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Every motorboat shall slow to no-wake speed when approaching or passing within 200 feet of any law enforcement vessel or emergency services vessel that is displaying flashing blue or red lights so that the effect of the wake does not disturb the activities of the law enforcement or emergency services personnel. Where the operator of a motorboat fails to comply with this regulation, and where su...
Now Hiring Conservation Police Officers!
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Now Hiring Conservation Police Officers!
Elk Lottery Hunt Announcement 2023
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Elk Lottery Hunt Announcement 2023
Walleye Fishing in Virginia's South Holston Lake
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Walleye Fishing in Virginia's South Holston Lake
Tracking Virginia Elk with GPS Collars
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Tracking Virginia Elk with GPS Collars
Check the Weather to Stay Safe on the Water
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Check the Weather to Stay Safe on the Water
Saugeye Fishing in Virginia
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Saugeye Fishing in Virginia
Apply NOW for the 2023 Virginia Elk Hunt Lottery
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Apply NOW for the 2023 Virginia Elk Hunt Lottery
See Inside A Virginia Bear Den
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See Inside A Virginia Bear Den
Get Ready for Archery Season
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Get Ready for Archery Season
A Habitat Success Story - The Return of the Golden-winged Warbler
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A Habitat Success Story - The Return of the Golden-winged Warbler
Get Ready for Hunting Season: Tips for Dove and Squirrel
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Get Ready for Hunting Season: Tips for Dove and Squirrel
Fishing for Giant New River Strain Walleye
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Fishing for Giant New River Strain Walleye
Fluvanna Ruritan Lake Biologist Report
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Fluvanna Ruritan Lake Biologist Report
Managing Fish Populations at Fluvanna Ruritan Lake
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Managing Fish Populations at Fluvanna Ruritan Lake
Beginner Angler Basics at Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
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Beginner Angler Basics at Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
Elk Hunt Drawing Premiere 2022
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Elk Hunt Drawing Premiere 2022

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  • @mkoic11
    @mkoic11 День тому

    What is meant by "checking the USGS gauge"? And can someone explain more about how the water levels fluctuate? The video mentioned power generation every hour, so does that mean the water levels go up and down every hour and by how much?

  • @LovinGodandmusic
    @LovinGodandmusic 4 дні тому

    I know this is an older video, but I'm hoping someone will answer this question. I absolutely love night fishing in the summer. Can I fish Amelia Lake at night? I'm always fully aware and mindful of everything I do, and care for the environment. I just like beating the heat, and also the larger bass tend to feed more at night. I've googled the crap out of Amelia Lake trying to find this answer, but the DWR site doesn't give any indication of times whatsoever

  • @28704joe
    @28704joe 5 днів тому

    I'll drink to that ( On land )

  • @rjwintl
    @rjwintl 6 днів тому

    I wonder how many on the water have taken the NASBLA Boating Safety course and have the certification card ??? … got mine 3 years ago when I built my boat before taking it out on the James !!!

    • @tommyrussell1415
      @tommyrussell1415 5 днів тому

      Wife n I got ours the first year they talked bout requiring it. Was an all day class at our local library. The biggest issue I see is people thinking what they are doing is more important than anything or anyone else on the water and no class will fix that.

    • @rjwintl
      @rjwintl 5 днів тому

      @@tommyrussell1415 … touché

    • @tommyrussell1415
      @tommyrussell1415 5 днів тому

      @@rjwintl I didn't mean to downplay the importance of education at all n that's how my reply came off, Apologies. It's really easy to take for granted when you grew up around it n have quite a few comercial watermen n your family tree. On UA-cam I see atleast as much lack of education as I do personality flaws. So your point is more than fair. Again, I apologize for minimizing what you were saying as no valid point deserves to be diminished in any way. I sincerely hope you have a great weekend. I'm going out on the new boat tomorrow. Debating kiptopeke, but I'll check the weather in the morning

    • @tommyrussell1415
      @tommyrussell1415 5 днів тому

      @@rjwintl another question if I may, is your profile pic the boat you built? If so it's beautiful. My grandfather had one very similar with a Evinrude 25 when I was a child. Dad tried to restore one our neighbors let sink but it was too far gone, full of worms n rotten wood..

  • @jeffthimineur622
    @jeffthimineur622 6 днів тому

    Big inline single hooks for the win

  • @christineeagleson4447
    @christineeagleson4447 7 днів тому

    Luca, great to "see" you and hear your voice. Beautiful pictures and videos! That marsh is gorgeous with the blossoms and bird!

  • @cheerlovr137
    @cheerlovr137 7 днів тому

    Awesome shots!😊

  • @markhorton3041
    @markhorton3041 7 днів тому

    Amazing!! I spent decades fishing and camping the Back Bay Area and never saw such beautiful birds!! Thank You for sharing your passion!! Keep em coming!!

  • @SeekerKC
    @SeekerKC 7 днів тому

    The seed mix is out-of-stock. Are there any plans to restock the packets in time for planting this Fall (2024)?

  • @JennyPfeiffer-qe4vj
    @JennyPfeiffer-qe4vj 7 днів тому

    Amazing!

  • @BearlyOutdoors
    @BearlyOutdoors 7 днів тому

    Wonderful news!

  • @rjwintl
    @rjwintl 7 днів тому

    Koolische !!!😃

  • @oljimeagle6779
    @oljimeagle6779 10 днів тому

    Ive fished this area my whole life. Catfiah have DEVESTATED the smallmouth population. You can see it. Schools of hundreds of blues all the way up near Scottsville. Its crazy though, back in 04 I could go out to the Nickle Bridge after school and catch 40-50 smallies. Now youl be lucky to catch 5 or 6 12-14 in smallies in a wwhole float from.Hugenot Flats to Reedy Creek. its paathetic. plety of Catfish though....

  • @shable1436
    @shable1436 11 днів тому

    I live past the landing, and you need to go back up river farther to the start of where you see draper road then troll, using double jig, one deep, but has weed guard, and one mid runner, or LYs to give off live bait scent. Ive caught so many and checked in at Bryson's store back in the day, you should listen

  • @cykovisuals
    @cykovisuals 13 днів тому

    All I see while attempting to view the Falcom Cam is the TRUIST building. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @vicr7669
    @vicr7669 13 днів тому

    what about the birds from previous hatchings...are they tracked or reported on when sighted? This pair have been good about a large brood but where are the babies now?

  • @user-ze2bl9xt6y
    @user-ze2bl9xt6y 14 днів тому

    النحل من أفضل الملقحات للنبات

  • @boomdeadgone_3732
    @boomdeadgone_3732 17 днів тому

    Can yall update the list of locations to fish on the app the list is short and doesn't include all the parks that have river or pond access.

  • @monabearor5499
    @monabearor5499 18 днів тому

    I just saw that the fledgling with the white band did not make it. Was this the last one to hatch?

    • @user-mz1ec3rt4j
      @user-mz1ec3rt4j 12 днів тому

      I believe Red was last and was the one they did the eye lid surgery on. White just missed a landing which seems to have dominoed into running into the side of a building possibly due to increased nerves and flightiness. She spooked from a parking garage she was resting in after her miss. I believe a series of these stories are on the cam site still.

    • @monabearor5499
      @monabearor5499 11 днів тому

      @@user-mz1ec3rt4j Thank you.

  • @55intheValley
    @55intheValley 20 днів тому

    I'll go along with this list. Caught bluegills 'til our arms got tired and a lot of largemouths too fishing farm ponds we were kids.

  • @rjwintl
    @rjwintl 23 дні тому

    You guys ought to have a fish fry using all three kinds of fish !!!🎣

    • @blackrichard1029
      @blackrichard1029 20 днів тому

      Just not from the South Fork of the Shenandoah! :(

  • @benamesjr.9107
    @benamesjr.9107 26 днів тому

    Two of each sex.

  • @Awacactus
    @Awacactus 26 днів тому

    They didn’t say what the genders are with these chicks

    • @benamesjr.9107
      @benamesjr.9107 26 днів тому

      Two males, 2 females. They said this previously.

    • @Awacactus
      @Awacactus 26 днів тому

      @@benamesjr.9107 , sorry I didn’t see that as I did not follow this falcon cam. So sorry I asked

  • @theyesman2119
    @theyesman2119 26 днів тому

    I like Muskie

  • @SmokeEater509
    @SmokeEater509 27 днів тому

    Started on a cane pole, moved up to a Zebco, then a baitcaster for bass, and now I've moved on to saltwater fishing. Great intro kit for anyone who wants to get into fishing. Lifelong addiction. Introduce your kids to hunting or fishing and they'll never have money for drugs.

  • @peterolbrisch8970
    @peterolbrisch8970 28 днів тому

    You need mosquito repellent.

  • @peterolbrisch8970
    @peterolbrisch8970 28 днів тому

    Skinny bobbers work better as they are more hydrodynamic and the fish don't feel the resistance that a round bobber has. Bait holder hooks are a pain when it comes to unhooking fish, you can get a worm to stay on a fine wire number 8 size hook by skewering it on a little bit. They're much easier to unhook a fish.

  • @sammielewis8729
    @sammielewis8729 29 днів тому

    I love and respect our wildlife. The falcon cam is my jam during this time of the year. Thank you for all you do!❤❤

  • @WilliamTucker-oy4zr
    @WilliamTucker-oy4zr 29 днів тому

    I agree with Mr. Colgin that on;y Virginia residents should be eligible.

  • @deborahbelus
    @deborahbelus 29 днів тому

    Good Job Nephew Jordan 🎣

  • @TheDwb1
    @TheDwb1 Місяць тому

    Should not be a yankee in the drawing, should not be anyone out of state. That’s ok I have a friend that owns land in that area no problem getting elk!!!

  • @larrymiller5253
    @larrymiller5253 Місяць тому

    My wife does the falcon. I do the shad. Thanks for the work in maintaining these systems and our wildlife

  • @indyreno2933
    @indyreno2933 Місяць тому

    The Elk (Cervus canadensis), also known as the wapiti is a large deer species native to North America and Eastern Asia, it is the largest of the six extant deer species constituting the genus Cervus and the second largest deer species alive today, with only the Moose (Alces alces) being larger, the closest living relative of the elk is the Hangul (Cervus hanglu) that resides in Central Asia, there are fifteen known subspecies of elk: the Tibetan Elk (Cervus canadensis wallichii), the Kansu Elk (Cervus canadensis kansuensis), the Sichuan Elk (Cervus canadensis macneilli), the Mongolian Elk (Cervus canadensis mongoliensis), the Alashan Elk (Cervus canadensis alashanicus), the Tian Shan Elk (Cervus canadensis songaricus), the Manchurian Elk (Cervus canadensis xanthopygus), the †Korean Elk (Cervus canadensis coreanus), the Siberian Elk (Cervus canadensis sibiricus), the Roosevelt Elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti), the Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni), the Tule Elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes), the †Merriam's Elk (Cervus canadensis merriami), the Manitoba Elk (Cervus canadensis manitobensis), and the †Algonquin Elk (Cervus canadensis canadensis).

  • @fiveacesfirearms
    @fiveacesfirearms Місяць тому

    Congrats to all selected!!!

  • @Orang315
    @Orang315 Місяць тому

    It’s a prehistoric deer 🦌

  • @debbiecampbell2534
    @debbiecampbell2534 Місяць тому

    Congratulations to the winners! Maybe one day my husband will win before he gets too old to hunt 😮

  • @Mark-dx8rr
    @Mark-dx8rr Місяць тому

    Very informative video!! I have yet to catch a Muskie, but it's definitely on my bucket list!!

  • @MatthewClemons-gb6jw
    @MatthewClemons-gb6jw Місяць тому

    4 people from Virginia, hmm “third party random selection” my ass

  • @JacobLambeCarGuy
    @JacobLambeCarGuy Місяць тому

    One very important question is do you know JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR?

  • @karleeberryman7782
    @karleeberryman7782 Місяць тому

    Everyone so mad about the guy from Baltimore as if it's a foreign land and not literally like 30 minutes from VA haha

  • @benroraff8400
    @benroraff8400 Місяць тому

    congradulations to the virgina winners to the elk hunt and to other who didn't get a elk tag there is always next year for it but you can always try go to a game farm for an elk tag and you can try to apply early next year for the elk draw

  • @RobertMartin-or7ki
    @RobertMartin-or7ki Місяць тому

    Nonresidents were likely the largest source of funds getting elk established in VA. VA DWR didn't fully fund this introduction nor did the State or VA residents.

  • @RobertMartin-or7ki
    @RobertMartin-or7ki Місяць тому

    So nonresidents shouldn't be allowed to hunt sheep, moose and other critters out of state then too?.?

  • @seanpizzo8256
    @seanpizzo8256 Місяць тому

    Am i the only Virginian who never knew Virginia has elk?

  • @theoutdooramputee
    @theoutdooramputee Місяць тому

    I’m sorry we live in 2024. There is technology where you can do a live drawing. No one will ever trust the legitimacy of you come on air with the winner in an envelope announcing them. I have done many raffles and it was done live.

  • @RobertMartin-or7ki
    @RobertMartin-or7ki Місяць тому

    None of thos would have happened without the supporting funding of the RMEF. People across the country fund the RMEF and elk habitat and hunting. How about if you were told you cant hunt outside ur state? What about people who live in states without elk? It's the haters that are bad for all hunters. We're our own worst enemy....

  • @JoeSchoendorf
    @JoeSchoendorf Місяць тому

    I saw a comment that the lottery should be for residents only.... I would like to point out that these lotteries raise huge amounts of funding for wildlife, a lot of the funding comes from nonresidents... I sincerly hope my nonresident contribution helps the Elk in VA!

  • @davew1337
    @davew1337 Місяць тому

    I think it is great that an out of state resident won a tag. I hunt out of state and I apply for drawings in WY, etc. There is a massive benefit to the elk population by allowing out of state dollars to flow into this lottery. Closing it off would hurt, not help, our state and our elk habitat.

  • @xxdecoy91xx
    @xxdecoy91xx Місяць тому

    Virginia Elk for Virginia Hunters! Non-Virginians shouldn't be eligible for this lottery.

    • @paullambert1485
      @paullambert1485 Місяць тому

      You guys from Virginia ack like you own the elk you sound just like the guys that live in Dorchester Co MD that think they own the Sika but 90 percent of the people that hunt Sika kill them over bait them they think there hunters if they had to really hunt them without bait 80 % of them wouldn't get s**t because there not hunters . So anyone thinks out of staters shouldn't have a chance to hunt in Virginia for Elk are not hunters either there just greedy.and sore losers 😢

  • @jwalton3rd
    @jwalton3rd Місяць тому

    I entered for an alligator hunt lottery in NC so Its fair someone from MD won a tag I guess. I don't know why I enter any of them I never win anything