CHARLESTON — Cases of hemorrhagic disease have been confirmed in deer across five West Virginia counties, but state wildlife officials remind the public that the seasonal illness is not dangerous to people and does not pose a long-term threat to deer populations. The West Virginia ...
MORGANTOWN -- For the second consecutive year, a record number of deer were harvested during Morgantown’s annual urban archery hunt. The 134-day 2024-’25 season concluded Jan. 31 with a total of 143 deer killed. That number includes 32 antlered bucks and 111 antlerless deer. The ...
MORGANTOWN – In light of the ongoing drought, two WVU Extension experts have offered some insight and advice on how drought can affect livestock and wildlife. Darin Matlick, a veterinarian and Potomac State College professor, talked about the effects on cattle. Sheldon Owen, Extension ...
The average insurance damage claim for a deer collision is on the rise. Cooler weather and shorter days mean more deer are now crossing roadways. The number of deer-vehicle collisions increases during October and peaks in November and December. AAA East Central cautions motorists to be ...
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE PIPESTEM — Most West Virginia deer hunters will see their opportunity to kill a third buck end with this fall’s hunting season. The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission voted 6-1 Sunday to lower West Virginia’s annual buck limit from three to two starting ...
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL A few weeks ago I wrote about deer keds on deer and the potential disease problems for hunters. Subsequently I heard from a number of bowhunters who found keds on their deer in the past few weeks. The question I raised was whether keds could transmit ...