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Pet First Aid & Safety

Posted by: Steve Wykoff on Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:53:46 (2449 reads)

Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend on us for their safety and well-being. Pet safety awareness has increased nationally since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It was during this tragedy that our canine friends stood out. Canine search and rescue teams as well as canine law enforcement units all went above and beyond the call of duty. Conditions during the disaster were less than humane. Many of the animals suffered from physical exhaustion, mental exhaustion, cuts, and bruises from the debris. Volunteers with medical training were asked to assist with the animals. Would you know what to do if you were faced with an emergency situation involving your pet? How would you react?

Changes in WV Fall Hunting Regulations

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:53:34 (5158 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.

Fall Hawk Migration at Moncove Lake State Park September 17-19

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Sat, 10 Aug 2002 01:44:49 (1921 reads)

Witness the annual fall migration of many species of birds of prey as they travel
along the eastern flyway that passes through Monroe County. This migration typically
begins in early September and runs through October; however, late September usually
brings the most sightings. Birds seen last year include bald eagle, golden eagle,
osprey, peregrine falcon, northern harrier, goshawk, most eastern species of hawks,
other migrating songbirds and the first ever sighting in West Virginia of a
gyrfalcon. More than 5,000 hawks were counted in all for the 2,000 season, more than
3,500 of which were seen in September.

Antlerless Deer Season Application Deadline is August 17, 2002

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Sat, 10 Aug 2002 01:41:16 (1698 reads)

Hunters wishing to participate in this year's limited resident antlerless deer season are reminded their applications must be received by the Division of Natural Resources before the close of business on August 17, 2002, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section.

GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES ON-LINE HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Sat, 10 Aug 2002 01:35:22 (1860 reads)

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gov. Bob Wise officially unveiled the Division of Natural Resources' new on-line hunting and fishing licenses system.

The new Internet-based system called "goWild!" (West Virginia Internet Licensing Data system) provides hunters and anglers access to licenses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No lines, no hassles.

"Roadsides in Bloom" WV Operation Wildflower Calendar Contest

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Thu, 25 Jul 2002 15:54:42 (136 reads)

The West Virginia Divisions of Natural Resources and Highways are holding a photo contest to select pictures to appear in the 2003 "Roadsides in Bloom" WV Operation Wildflower Calendar. The deadline for entries is October 1, 2002.

Sign Up for Special Needs Hunter Education Classes

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Thu, 25 Jul 2002 15:48:35 (1779 reads)

Hunter education classes for hunters with special needs are being scheduled across the state, according to Lt. Tim Coleman, State Hunter Education Coordinator for the Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. All hunters born after January 1, 1975, are required to pass the course before they can purchase a hunting license. There is no charge for the course. Call 1-800-243-9968 for information on hunter education classes.

GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES MORE FLOOD AID TO FAYETTE COUNTY

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Thu, 25 Jul 2002 15:44:16 (1744 reads)

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gov. Bob Wise today received notification that FEMA is offering more than $1.27 million to buy 28 residences in Fayette County that are at risk from flooding.

This money will help us move forward in our goal of rebuilding southern West Virginia, Wise said. These families will now be able to move to a safer place.

Registration problem fixed!

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Thu, 18 Jul 2002 17:16:41 (1841 reads)

I have fixed an unreported bug in our user registration page. It seems that people were getting a blank page when they tried to register.
I have fixed the links and new user registrations are working correctly now.

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Ohio and Kanawha Rivers Fisheries Research

Posted by: Allen Canfield on Sat, 13 Jul 2002 02:06:54 (1852 reads)

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has begun a new 2-year study on fish movement and passage on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers, according to Bret Preston, Assistant Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section.


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