Sharpen your outdoor skills with DWR!
Whether you're signing up for a workshop or attending a special event, DWR is here to help you make the most of Virginia’s great outdoors. From hunting and fishing to wildlife and outdoor skills, our hands-on classes are designed for all experience levels.
Learn by doing, gain confidence, and get outside with skills you can use for years to come.
Advanced Archery
Richmond, VA
Our advanced course is to help experienced archers perfect their shot process. Instructors will work with archers on the mental game of archery and overcoming challenges on the shooting line! No equipment will be provided as this class will be focused on archers that have purchased their own archery equipment. Archers without their own equipment are strongly encouraged to sign up for the intermediate or intro course.
Location
- Freedom Outdoors RVA, 6020 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
Event Schedule
- 06/03/2026 (6:30 pm–8:30 pm)
Fee
- $35.00
Intermediate Archery
Powhatan, VA
This class is for archers that have learned the basics and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Equipment will be provided but archers are strongly encouraged to bring their own equipment. Our trained instructors will assist archers with both compound and recurve bows and help archers with the fine details of their shot process.
VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.
Location
- Split Nocks Archers, 1660 Capeway Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
Event Schedule
- 06/04/2026 (6:30 pm–8:30 pm)
Fee
- $40.00
Free Fishing Days 2026 at Dorey Park
Henrico, VA
DWR will be hosting this Free Fishing Days event. Agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle, and bait, ready to instruct you on how to fish. Events are free and no registration is required. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during Free Fishing Days (June 5–7, 2026). Also during that time facilities use permits will also not be required. All fishing regulations including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect.
Location
- Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
Event Schedule
- 06/06/2026 (9:00 am–3:00 pm)
Intro to Archery
Richmond, VA
This beginner-friendly class covers the fundamentals of archery, proper stance, shooting technique, and safe range etiquette. If you have your own archery equipment, feel free to bring what you have! Otherwise, all equipment will be provided.
To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.
VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.
Location
- Freedom Outdoors RVA, 6020 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
Event Schedule
- 06/10/2026 (6:30 pm–8:30 pm)
Fee
- $30.00
3D Archery Clinic
Powhatan, VA
Come learn all about the game of 3D archery! We will be going over everything from scoring to strategy. Archers do not need to bring their own equipment but are highly encouraged to bring their own bow and arrows. After taking this course, archers will be ready to hit the trail at their local 3D course.
VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.
Location
- Split Nocks Archers, 1660 Capeway Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
Event Schedule
- 06/15/2026 (6:30 pm–8:30 pm)
Fee
- $44.52
Split Nocks Archery 3D Shoot (ASA State Qualifier)
Powhatan, VA
Split Nocks Archery in partnership with DWR invites archers of all skill levels to come and enjoy the sport of 3D archery! It is time to get outside and enjoy the woods with your bow and meet new archers in your community. Archers that are new to 3D are encouraged to join and learn all about 3D archery and where it can take you! Competitive shooters will have the opportunity to qualify for the ASA 3D State Tournament by shooting 20 ASA pro series targets. Registration fees will be collected on site. Registration is from 8am-12pm.
Fees:
• 10 years and younger: $5.00
• 11-15 years - $15.00
• Over 16: $20.00
Location
- Split Nocks Archers, 1660 Capeway Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
Event Schedule
- 06/20/2026 (8:00 am–12:00 pm)
Intermediate Archery
Richmond, VA
This class is for archers that have learned the basics and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Equipment will be provided but archers are strongly encouraged to bring their own equipment. Our trained instructors will assist archers with both compound and recurve bows and help archers with the fine details of their shot process.
To register through Freedom Outdoors, click the Registration button below. Once on the Freedom Outdoors website, click on the "RVA / DWR Archery" option to select classes/dates.
VOW Course: This event qualifies as a VOW @ the Archery Range. This event can be used to complete the Hunting Certification in the Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) Program. This event is open to all registrants.
Location
- Freedom Outdoors RVA, 6020 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
Event Schedule
- 06/24/2026 (6:30 pm–8:30 pm)
Fee
- $30.00
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