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West Virginia to conduct nighttime deer surveys across the Mountain State

Wildlife / Conservancy Will Reedy - August 18, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State biologists will conduct spotlight surveys across the Mountain State in August and September to monitor white-tailed deer populations, according to...

Community rallies to keep Summersville Lake sparkling at Aug. 30 clean-up

Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray - August 17, 2025

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Devoted fans of scenic Summersville Lake in central West Virginia are being invited to volunteer for a litter clean-up there in...

West Virginia seeks public input on wildlife plan at July open houses

Wildlife / Conservancy Clyde Craig - July 1, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold a series of public meetings in July...

W.Va. Natural Resources partners with youth in stream restoration

Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray - June 19, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is working with West Virginia youth to help restore stream...

What to do if you come across an abandoned fawn in West Virginia

Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray - May 31, 2025

CREDE, W.Va. — Spring and early summer are peak seasons for deer births, and it's not uncommon for people...

Even in West Virginia suburbs, unprotected food sources attract bears

Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray - May 15, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. — Once rare in many parts of West Virginia, black bears are now found in all counties,...

Biologist suggests origin for strange name of this West Virginia stream

Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray - February 17, 2025

COVEL, W.Va. — From high among the peaks of Great Flat Top Mountain in southern West Virginia, there descends...

Digital groundhog from W.Va. set to overtake end-of-winter tradition

Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray - January 31, 2025

PAX, W.Va. — While the U.S. and Canada turn to the groundhog on February 2 for an end-of-winter forecast,...

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