Wildlife
A full list of wildlife species found in Virginia is available at the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources on the “Official List of Virginia Native & Naturalized Species”.
- Geese Management
- Hunting and Trapping Laws and Regulations
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
- This website contains general information. Specific laws and regulations are found in the Code of Virginia or the DWR Fisheries,Wildlife, and Boating Regulations.
- For answers to specific questions about hunting and trapping, please contact the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
- Fairfax County Code Chapter 6: Weapons
- Areas prohibited from shooting (Appendix J map)
- Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
For more information about native wildlife and wildlife management please contact the Fairfax County Wildlife Management Specialist, Dr. Katherine Edwards at (703) 246-6868 .
For information on managing wildlife interactions and resolving human-wildlife conflicts, the Virginia Wildlife Conflict Helpline is available toll-free at (855) 571-9003, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This helpline is a collaborative effort between the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Wildlife Services.