When I read that wolves that had a parasite had a much higher chance of becoming the leader of the wolf pack, I was astounded. A parasite […]
Tag: outdoors
SAMUEL: How are deer able to find food?
I know hunting season is drawing to a close, but last week I wrote about deer vision, and one of my readers wrote and asked why I […]
SAMUEL: Eye position important for turkeys and deer
Years ago one of my graduate students was taking imprinted wild turkeys into the field to see what they ate. Often I’d tag along. Several times I […]
SAMUEL: Drought and heat causing wildlife problems
MORGANTOWN — The hot November days have really impacted the bow deer season. Bucks are rutting and does are ready, but the abnormal hot weather has impacted […]
SAMUEL: Elk lottery brings big money to Virginia
MORGANTOWN — Between 2012 and 2014, elk were reintroduced into Virginia in Buchanan County. Now there are an estimated 250 elk in that area, and six hunters […]
Guest essay: For Mountaineers to always be free, we must invest in energy security
by Angela Hawse Growing up surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains, I am the sixth generation of my family to climb trees, explore hardwood forests and float down […]
Getting ready for the summer
And that, my friends, brings an end to another semester. For anyone who has just finished a class, an internship, is changing the chapter in their life, […]
SAMUEL: Exciting things are happening at the West Virginia Botanic Garden
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL The year is drawing to a close, and what a crazy year it has been. COVID-19 has changed things. Businesses closed their […]
SAMUEL: More information on deer keds
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 […]
SAMUEL: Interesting facts from wildlife research
COMMENTARY BY DR. DAVE SAMUEL Dogs sniff out predator kill sites We all know that dogs have better sniffers than we do. A study done in Michigan […]
