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Hunting & Fishing In West Virginia

Snakes Are More Helpful Than Harmful

May 3, 2008

Too many people become unnecessarily hysterical at the mere sight of the tiniest snake. In reality, snakes are more helpful than harmful.

In West Virginia, there are 21 species of snakes in two families, Colubridae and Viperidae. Only two of these snakes are considered venomous and dangerous to people. These are the timber rattlesnake and the northern copperhead. They are members of the Pit Viper family. Their venom is hemotoxic and used to capture their prey, which consists of small rodents and other small mammals. Neither one of these snakes are aggressive.

The rattlesnake will usually give warning when approached. If it is not crowded, it will usually make an effort to get away from anyone who comes near. The copperhead does not give any warning, but a person has to practically step on one to cause it to strike.

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It’s Scouting Time for Spring Gobbler Season

April 19, 2008

With turkey season just over a week away now is the time to get out and find a few flocks to hunt this spring.

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Get Out and Plant or Transplant Some Trees

April 19, 2008

Everyone knows trees are living things. They are with us all year long and just as interesting to study during the winter months as any other time of the year.

Last year, I pointed out that trees clean the air by producing oxygen.

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Hit the Smaller Streams for Success When Fly Fishing

April 12, 2008

Small streams provide some of the best and earliest dry fly action for fly anglers in this area. The larger rivers may be full of trout but for the fly angler the fishing can be difficult.

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The West Virginia Big Game Bulletin Has Interesting News

April 12, 2008

Last year, I emphasized that the publication of West Virginia Big Game Bulletin was possible from revenues from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses.

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Use Natural Bait to Catch Trout This Time of Year

March 22, 2008

Spring is here and that means trout fishing is in high gear. With weekly stockings through May, there should be plenty of fish available for anyone wanting to wet a line.

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Hunting & Fishing In West Virginia Poll

What do you think lawmakers should do to tighten ATV laws?
Require helmets for all riders Restrict passengers to the number recommended by manufacturers Ban ATVs from paved roads All of the above

 

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