What to Read on the Virginia DWR Website and How to Subscribe

The Virginia DWR website (dwr.virginia.gov) offers two main reading streams: Virginia Wildlife magazine and the "Notes from the Field" article feed. You can subscribe to "Notes from the Field" emails directly from the site, while the magazine's current issue is previewed on the homepage. If you want wildlife, hunting, and conservation reading plus a way to get updates by email, both are available without leaving the site.

Virginia Wildlife Magazine

The magazine is the DWR's flagship publication, and the homepage shows a preview of the current issue. According to the site, the September–October 2026 issue is featured, with a note that it "showcases some of the..." (the excerpt cuts off there). The page also promotes the 2027 Virginia Wildlife Calendar, described as "filled with adorable baby animals, key dates, and fun wildlife facts," available to order.

What this means for you: the magazine is the place for longer-form, themed content tied to a specific issue, and the calendar is a separate annual product you can get through the site.

Notes from the Field

"Notes from the Field" is the DWR's article feed, and the homepage lists recent pieces by title. Examples from the site include:

• "A Cute Fox Kit Scores a Cover for Anne Bryant"
• "Words of Wisdom for New Hunters"
• "A Conversation with Ryan Brown: Deer Hunting's Present and Future in Virginia"
• "What Should Hunters Do If They Encounter a Bear?"
• "Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Virginia Wildlife Calendar"
• "Share Your Boating Knowledge: Become a Boater Safety Instructor"

A "Read More Articles..." link leads to the full feed. The topics skew toward hunting, wildlife encounters, conservation milestones, and volunteer or instructor roles — useful if you want practical or seasonal reading rather than a single magazine issue.

How to Subscribe

The homepage includes a "Subscribe to Notes from the Field Emails" option. Enter your email where prompted and submit to receive updates when new articles are posted. The site's pricing signals mention "subscribe," but no price is stated for this email subscription on the page, so treat cost as unconfirmed rather than assuming it is free.

For the magazine and calendar, the homepage directs you to "Get yours today!" and "Learn More" links rather than showing a checkout or price on the landing page. Follow those links to see current ordering details.

What Else Is on the Site

Beyond reading, the homepage points to:

• Explore the Wild 2.0 — an interactive map with improved search and filters for finding Virginia public lands.
• GoOutdoorsVA app — described as free, for buying and syncing licenses, recording harvests, accessing regulations, and checking weather and tides.
• Events & Workshops — hands-on classes the site says suit beginners or anyone sharpening skills.

If your goal is reading and staying updated, start with "Notes from the Field" for the article feed and the magazine preview for the current issue, then use the subscribe option to get new posts by email.