Open June 4, 2011 to February 25, 2012

The Living off the Land exhibit shows the many ways in which humans depend on nature for a wealth of resources and economic, recreational and aesthetic benefits. The exhibit includes information about Virginia’s wildlife, modern and ancient hunting and fishing methods, and the evolution of hunting firearms.

The Living Off the Land exhibit includes several fascinating elements, including a collection of trophy deer mounts on loan from the family of the late Tom Fleenor, a longtime VMNH volunteer.  The exhibit also includes a large collection of firearms loaned to the museum by Dr. Mervyn King, an avid collector and member of the museum’s Board of Trustees.  In addition, the exhibit includes a variety of information and displays highlighting fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities in Virginia, with items on loan from the National Wild Turkey Foundation, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Orvis, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, and other individuals and organizations.

For information about becoming a sponsor of the Living Off the Land exhibit, please call 276-634-4164 or email cian.robinson@vmnh.virginia.gov.

Video Booth

To view a collection of video interviews by exhibit guests about how hunting, fishing and conservation affects their every day lives, visit the museum's YouTube site. 

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