Shad fishing is a rite of spring in Virginia! The Nottoway River offers anglers the opportunity to target shad in a beautiful, remote swamp setting. DWR's Aquatic Education Coordinator, Alex McCrickard, teams up with DWR Fisheries Biologist Eric Brittle and Video Production Manager Ron Messina to show you this unique resource. Eric highlights the life cycle of shad and the timing of the runs of these anadromous fish in Southeast Virginia, as well as best access points to this resource for angler

Join in on the fun with our #ShadCam "Catch" Contest. You could win a $100 gift certificate! huntfishva.com/catchcontest/rules/ | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

Shad cam is live! 🔴 The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is excited to announce the return of the Shad Cam! Viewers can now enjoy a live stream peek into the incredible journey as the fish return to spawn in the spring. Keep your eye out for American Shad, Gizzard Shad, Quillback, Sea Lamprey, Common Carp, Blue Catfish and many other species that pass through the fishway. Happy viewing! dwr.virginia.gov/shad-cam/. #vawildlife #shadcam | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

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11K views · 7.4K reactions | Coming off his 7.06 second championship run at The American, Shad Mayfield has been on a hot streak, claiming the number 1 spot in the @prca_prorodeo tie down roping world standings and he isn’t slowing down anytime soon  | The American Rodeo | Facebook