WILD VIRGINIA SERIES
Wild pursuits, great beer, and building a community around fishing and hunting Virginia’s world-class mountains and coastal fisheries.
June 30, 6-8 PM | Starr Hill Richmond in Scott’s Addition
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What is the Wild Virginia Series?
IT’S FOSTERING COMMUNITY
At the core of each event is you, your neighbor, the angler putting in at the ramp and the hunter readying their dogs at the trailhead. It’s centered around bringing folks together from around our state and local communities—a shared passion for angling, hunting, and exploring Virginia’s wild lands.
IT’S CONNECTING WITH CONSERVATION
Dive into the efforts behind some of our states most reputable non-profit organizations. Meet the folks that are in the trenches—both knee deep in the streams taking water samples and knee deep in legislation, working to preserve the lands that we hold dear.
IT’S LEARNING FROM LOCAL PROFESSIONALS
Every event will feature a resident fishing and/or hunting operation, the boots on the ground, sharing insight on species, rivers and lakes, game lands, tactics, and more—focused on a particular waterway, forest habitat, or coastline.
IT’S BUILDING WITH BRANDS
Working with the local Orvis team, Starr Hill Brewery, and Wesley Hodges guides to build a space for education, connection, and exploring wild Virginia.
Wild Virginia Series: The James River
Join us for the kick off of the Wild Virginia Series dedicated to one of our states most iconic rivers, the James. Benefitting the James River Association, you’re in for an evening of everything Smallmouth Bass with the Wesley Hodges team—a group of eight local guides that pride themselves on the species. From conservation efforts on the watershed to populations, spawning habits, and fishing tactics, we’re covering everything smallmouth from its headwaters in the mountains to our backyard here in Richmond.
Event Overview
Date: Jun 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free to attend
Location: Starr Hill Richmond
3406 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230
Meet your hosts
event itinerary
6:00 PM | MEET & GREET HOUR
With a choice beer, cocktail, or N/A beverage in hand, make
your way to meet the hosts for the evening, trading flies at
the flybrary, talking one-on-one with Wes and his guides,
cast the new Orvis Recon & bass line, and shake hands with
the folks at JRA’s booth. We invite you to explore the
brewery, meet other outdoor enthusiasts, and sign up for
the raffle.
6:45 PM | KICK OFF
Gather and settle in to meet your hosts at Starr Hill, your
Orvis team, and the James River Association group.
7:00 PM | SHOWCASE AND Q & A
Talk to the experts at Wesley Hodges, JRA, and Orivs.
7:45 PM | RAFFLE
Raffle prize winners announced and hangout until close!