The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ mission is to conserve and manage wildlife populations and habitat for the benefit of present and future generations, connect people to Virginia’s outdoors through boating, education, fishing, hunting, trapping, wildlife viewing, and other wildlife-related activities. protect people and property by promoting safe outdoor experiences and managing human-wildlife conflicts. Project WILD's mission is to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources.