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Coyote Numbers Increasing in West Virginia

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:22:59 (12293 reads)

“Many sportsmen and women reported seeing and hearing more coyotes during the 2004-05 hunting and trapping season than in previous years,” said Frank Jezioro , Director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. “Hunters and landowners have expressed concern that increasing coyote numbers will be detrimental to wildlife populations and result in significant predation losses to livestock.”

West Virginia Waters to Receive Extra Trout Stockings

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Fri, 25 Mar 2005 15:41:13 (8151 reads)

All waters scheduled for monthly trout stockings will receive an extra stocking this spring, according to Frank Jezioro, Director of the Division of Natural Resources. In many cases, the extra stockings will be achieved by including additional poundage with the remaining regular stockings, so extra trips will not be necessary.

Understanding Nuisance Animal Behavior

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Mon, 05 Apr 2004 18:07:43 (7962 reads)

Many of us have had a close encounter in our own back yards. I am not speaking of flying saucers or aliens, but of our little friends in the woods. Something as cute and cuddly as a

raccoon or squirrel can quickly become a nuisance when encouraged by our activities.

Most of these encounters end as quickly as they begin, with the animal running for cover in the nearest thicket when discovered. Others, however, may take longer to move away or

even persist night after night for weeks.

Meetings Scheduled to Solicit Public Comment on Hunting and Fishing License Restructuring Proposal

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:18:42 (7365 reads)

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has scheduled six public meetings across the state to provide hunters, anglers and trappers with an opportunity to review and comment upon the proposed hunting and fishing license restructuring plan. These meetings will be held from January 29 through February 3.

Changes in WV Fall Hunting Regulations

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:53:34 (7365 reads)

Hunters preparing to take part in their favorite outdoors recreation should be aware of several changes in this year's state hunting regulations, according to Lt. Col. William Daniel of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section.

Free Fishing Weekend and Bowden Fishing Derby

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Thu, 09 Jun 2005 13:15:14 (6834 reads)

As part of National Fishing and Boating week, this weekend (June 11 - 12) will include "free fishing" - no license required throughout the state and on Saturday, Bowden Fish Hatchery will host a fishing derby for kids.

Best conditions of the year await you this weekend!

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Fri, 04 Mar 2005 14:53:17 (6577 reads)

No matter which direction your travel this weekend to ski, you will find the best conditions we've seen. This last week of storms have dumped over 30 inches of new snow in some places.

DNR Wildlife Resources Section Files Legislative Rules for Review

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Thu, 07 Jul 2005 13:47:54 (6022 reads)

The Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has filed legislative rule changes with the Secretary of State's office, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Division's Wildlife Resources Section. The proposed rules will be open for review and written comment until 4:30 p.m. on July 28, 2005 . The availability of the proposed rules will be advertised in the State Register . In addition, the proposed rules will be available for review at each DNR district office, the Elkins office and the Charleston office. Individuals interested in reviewing the proposed rules should contact the Wildlife Resources Section staff at these offices.

Conservation Officers Arrest 21 in Nicholas County Cock Fighting Raid

Posted by: Holly Canfield on Tue, 03 Feb 2004 22:57:38 (5803 reads)

On Sunday, January 25, 2004, Conservation Officers C. W. Young and T. L. White, along with Nicholas County Deputy Sheriff W. K. Shafer, raided an illegal cock fight on Route 82 near Birch River, West Virginia. During the course of the investigation 21 persons were cited for participating in an illegal cock fight and more arrests are pending.

BALD EAGLE TO BE SET FREE AFTER HEALING FROM GUNSHOT WOUNDS

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Wed, 18 May 2005 11:14:39 (5736 reads)

WHEN: 5/21/05 (Saturday) at 4:30 pm
WHERE: Pipestem State Park

A Bald Eagle was found October 16, 2004 by Mr. & Mrs. John Walls and their family on their Mercer County farm in Speedway, WV. He was quite weak and was suffering from gunshot injuries to his body and right wing. His left wing was also badly broken from falling out of the sky. TRAC Executive Director Wendy Perrone picked the bird up from the Walls family and with the assistance of volunteer and neighbor Marko Jorden, administered emergency treatment and got him stabilized. Marko had named him Comanche by the end of the initial intake procedures as a tribute to the eagle’s spirit.


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