West Virginia Wildlife from Eyewitness News

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A weekly report from Eyewitness News and the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources about West Virginia's wildlife programs and activities.

December 24, 2003
HUNTING GOURMET MEALS
You can turn your hunt into a gourmet meal by learning the right way to cook wild game.

December 17, 2003
BIRD FEEDER-BIRD WATCHER
Bird feeding is big in West Virginia. Learn some tricks and find out how it is helping nursing home patients.

December 10, 2003
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Hundreds of people across West Virginia will be scanning the skies and counting birds.

December 3, 2003
ANTLERLESS DEER SEASON
Reducing the deer herd helps farmers and brings a bonanza to hunters.

November 26, 2003
DEER MANAGEMENT
Controling the state's deer herd cannot be done without hunters.

November 19, 2003
WOMEN HUNTERS
Hunting for these women is a passion. Yes, we did say women. Learn why these ladies head into the woods.

November 12, 2003
WOMEN BIRD HUNTERS
There are only a handful of women bird hunters in the state. I'll take you to the woods for one woman's love for the outdoors, her dogs and bird hunting.

November 5, 2003
ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS
Bows and Arrows are coming to a school near you in a new and exciting educational program.

October 29, 2003
A DISABILITY WON'T PREVENT HUNTING
Paralyzed from the shoulders down, but that doesn't stop this man from hunting. An amazing story and how others can take advantage of hunting with a disability.

October 22, 2003
HUNTING FOR THE HUNGRY
Last year hunters donated an astounding 80,000 pounds of deer meat to the hungry of West Virginia. It's a good cause and everyone can get involved whether you are a hunter or not.

October 15, 2003
EVERYONE CAN SHOOT A BULL'S EYE
As the fall archery season opens, the sport isn't just for hunters anymore. For many, it has become a year-round activity.

October 8, 2003
STOPPING FISH IN THEIR WAKE
Meet some long distance swimmers and find out more about fishing the Ohio River.

October 1, 2003
KIDS ONLY HUNTING DAY
Hunting season is almost here, but kids get an early start. Find out more about a special hunting day, just for kids.

September 24, 2003
OHIO RIVER FISHING
Where are there more fish than you can shake a rod at? In our own backyard on the Ohio River.

September 17, 2003
HUNTERS WANT 'EM BIG
It's every hunters dream, a buck with a huge rack, but there is more to deer antlers than meets the eye.

September 10, 2003
WILDLIFE CENTER
Would you like to be a part of West Virginia's wild animal action? It's just a short drive away. We'll take a short tour of the state's Wildlife Center.

September 3, 2003
SALAMANDERS: THE CANARIES OF STREAMS
It's amazing what little creatures are in our streams and the impact that they have on wildlife. We have a peek at small stream ecology and how the DNR monitors their health.

August 27, 2003
TURTLE POWER
Turtles are found on both land and in the water in West Virginia. We'll watch them come out of their shells, as the DNR learns more about them.

August 20, 2003
MUSKIE RESEARCH
Are you fishing for facts about muskie? Climb on board as I show you what the W.Va. DNR is doing to make your fishing experience better.

August 13, 2003
VICIOUS FISH-ANGLERS DREAM
It's the barracuda of West Virginia and an anglers dream to catch. I'll take you to the Buckhannon River for muskie.

August 6, 2003
FREE MAGAZINE
West Virginia has an abundance of diverse wildlife. The Division of Natural Resources offers a magazine dedidcated to our animals. And you can get it free.

July 30, 2003
RATTLESNAKE RESEARCH
Most people could do without rattlesnakes , but they are actually very important to the life of our forests. That is why the W. Va. DNR is studying these creatures.

July 23, 2003
THE SNAKE LADY OF WEST VIRGINIA
Snakes slither through the hills of West Virginia and while most run, one woman purposely tries to get up close and personal with them.

July 16, 2003
TAGGING FISH
Catch a fish and win a reward, and here is the intesting twist, the size of the fish doesn't even matter.

July 9, 2003
A "SHOCKING" FISH TALE
You will be "shocked" to learn how the Division of Natural Resources is catching fish. I've got the electrifying news as we hit the lake.

July 2, 2003
FISHING IS FAMILY FUN
If you're looking for a fun family activity that the kids will love, why not take them fishing. I've got a great spot to catch fish.

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