Education Resources

**DFW Frequently Asked Questions**

OUTREACH MATERIALS & RESOURCES

DFW offers a variety of educational resources for resource users in the U.S. Virgin Islands, including brochures, posters, and handheld tools. Some of our brochures include the following:

  • Shallow Water Reef Fishing Guide
  • Shallow Water Game Fishing Guide
  • Deep Water Game Fishing Guide
  • Thomas Shoreline Fishing Guide
  • Croix Shoreline Fishing Guide
  • A Walk Along the Coastline guide
  • Fishing Regulations of Managed Marine Areas in the U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Invasive Species
  • Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs)
  • Christmas Cove Moorings
  • Aquatic Education Program

We also have the following handheld tools to assist you with your fishing activities:

  • Fish measuring gauges for measuring conch, lobster, whelk, and yellowtail snapper
  • Rulers for easily measuring your fish
  • Species identification guides

We also have coloring books, activity books, and educational guides for children, including:

  • Fish Activity Book (grades 4 – 6)
  • Fishing in the VI (grades 4 – 6)
  • Where I Live coloring book
  • Animals of the VI coloring book
  • Composition Book (grade K-3)
  • Aquatic Education fact sheet book
  • Fishing VI Style workbook

Stop in to one of the Division of Fish and Wildlife offices in Red Hook, St. Thomas, or Frederiksted, St. Croix, to pick up copies of the brochures or other available resource materials!

 

Archery Program

The intent of the program is to give local hunters and visitors an opportunity to learn about hunting safety and skills and provide them with an area to safely practice the skills learned.

Hunter Education safety and archery classes (instruction and maintenance) are held on-request.

The Isaac Gatewood James Park is a dedicated practive and training target archery facility located in Frederiksted, St. Croix.

Local partner St. Croix Archery hosts an active google calendar with events at: https://viarchery.org/calendar/