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Helene‘s impact on our region’s ecosystem as cleanup efforts continue
Read full article: Helene‘s impact on our region’s ecosystem as cleanup efforts continueThousands of pounds of debris are clogging Claytor Lake from Helene, and since the storm, crews have been constantly cleaning up to get it back to where it once was.
Chronic wasting disease detected in deer for first time in Tazewell County
Read full article: Chronic wasting disease detected in deer for first time in Tazewell CountyThe Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is alerting the public of a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in an adult male deer legally harvested in Tazewell County.
Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources shares tips to avoid hitting a deer on the road this fall
Read full article: Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources shares tips to avoid hitting a deer on the road this fallFall is here! Along with the beautiful colors and falling leaves comes an increased number of deer on the roadways.
Bear on the loose sends Round Hill Elementary School into hold & secure
Read full article: Bear on the loose sends Round Hill Elementary School into hold & secureA bear on the loose prompted a lockdown at Roundhill Elementary School, according to Paige Pearson with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Bald eagle found dead at Carvin’s Cove first in SW Virginia to test positive for Bird Flu
Read full article: Bald eagle found dead at Carvin’s Cove first in SW Virginia to test positive for Bird FluA bald eagle that was found dead at Carvin’s Cove in December has tested positive for the Bird Flu, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. It’s the first known case in a bald eagle in Southwest Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
More than 100 dead striped bass found between Claytor Dam and the Claytor Dam State Park
Read full article: More than 100 dead striped bass found between Claytor Dam and the Claytor Dam State ParkThe Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources discovered more than 100 dead striped bass between Pulaski County’s Claytor Damn and the Claytor Dam State Park over the span of just a few days.
Bye, bye, balloons: Certain balloon releases prohibited in the Commonwealth
Read full article: Bye, bye, balloons: Certain balloon releases prohibited in the CommonwealthWith the Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days event coming on July 16, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is reminding Virginia citizens of the new regulation that went into effect on July 1, which bans citizens from intentionally releasing or discarding any non-biodegradable or non-photodegradable balloons outdoors in the Commonwealth.
How you can stay safe out on the water ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Read full article: How you can stay safe out on the water ahead of Memorial Day WeekendAhead of the busy holiday weekend, conservation police with the Department of Wildlife Resources are reminding people to be safe while out boating.
Chronic wasting disease testing is required this Saturday for all deer killed in these 3 NRV counties
Read full article: Chronic wasting disease testing is required this Saturday for all deer killed in these 3 NRV countiesThe Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is asking hunters from Virginia to help them in their efforts to monitor the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the deer population.
New hunting regulations after chronic wasting disease found in Montgomery County
Read full article: New hunting regulations after chronic wasting disease found in Montgomery CountyFor the first time this year, there are some new hunting regulations after a trace of chronic wasting disease was found in Montgomery County.
State proposes longer deer hunting season in Montgomery County to stop spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Read full article: State proposes longer deer hunting season in Montgomery County to stop spread of Chronic Wasting DiseaseThe proposed regulation is a two-week extension of the general firearms season to help slow the spread and transmission of Chronic Wasting Disease and reduce deer populations in Floyd, Montgomery and Pulaski Counties.
Birds with mysterious avian disease found in 14 Northern Virginia localities
Read full article: Birds with mysterious avian disease found in 14 Northern Virginia localitiesThe Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources gave an update Tuesday regarding the mortality event affecting birds across multiple states.
Virginia delays collection of new boat fee until July 2022
Read full article: Virginia delays collection of new boat fee until July 2022ROANOKE, Va. – Some of you out there planning to go on a boat ride this year will now be able to keep some extra money in your wallet. The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced Thursday that it’s extending the start date of a new boat ramp fee. The $23 annual fee, or $4 daily fee, was originally enacted on January 1 for people without a boating registration, fishing license, hunting license or access permit. By extending the fee’s start date to July 1, 2022, DWR said it now has the chance to talk with stakeholders and decide the best way to fund recreational access sites without putting economic pressures on outfitters, education providers and others. DWR hopes to meet with stakeholders within the next few months and then issue a report of the group’s findings by December 1.
Local outfitters raise red flag on new state fees to use waterways
Read full article: Local outfitters raise red flag on new state fees to use waterwaysBUCHANAN, Va. – People who want to hit Virginia’s waterways may have to pay more to do it this coming year. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is charging new fees for using state access ramps. Those with a boat registered in Virginia, a hunting or fishing license, or other state access passes are exempt as they already pay into the system. In Buchanan, Twin River Outfitters does half its business with out-of-state tourists. Only the operator will be required to pay the access fee, meaning one fee for a tandem kayak, for example.
One person dead, another hurt after canoe overturns on Dan River
Read full article: One person dead, another hurt after canoe overturns on Dan RiverDANVILLE, Va. – One person is dead and another is hurt after a canoe overturned on the Dan River, police said. Danville Police Department Capt. Authorities said the grandson was treated by the Danville Life Saving Crew before he was taken to a local hospital. The life saving crew located and recovered Reynolds’ body via rescue boat. Along with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, the Danville life saving crew, police department and fire department all responded to this incident.