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

    Wildlife / Conservancy Clyde Craig -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold a series of public meetings in July to collect input on its...

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

    Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is working with West Virginia youth to help restore stream habitat in the state and...

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

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

    Monster “hellbenders” are lurking in West Virginia’s cleanest streams

    Wildlife / Conservancy David Sibray -
    HINTON, W.Va. — Beneath the surface of clean-flowing streams in West Virginia, a multitude of strange creatures lurk, but...

    W.Va. wildlife initiative will enhance habitat, support local economies

    Wildlife / Conservancy Will Reedy -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has launched a ruffed grouse and wildlife restoration program, enhancing habitat by strategically planting soft...
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