Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Employee Directory
Government AdministrationVirginia, United States201-500 Employees
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is a state government agency that oversees inland fisheries, wildlife, and recreational boating for the Commonwealth. Based in Henrico, Virginia, and founded in 1916, it acts as the steward of the state's natural resources and maintains a workforce that supports its mandate. The agency aims to sustain healthy populations of wildlife and inland fish to enable broad access to outdoor recreation. Its mission focuses on providing opportunities for residents to enjoy wildlife, inland fish, boating, and related outdoor activities while safeguarding the rights to hunt, fish, and harvest as outlined in the Virginia Constitution. It also prioritizes safety in boating, hunting, and fishing and conducts educational outreach to foster understanding and appreciation of Virginia's fish and wildlife resources and their habitats.