West Virginia Wildlife from Eyewitness News

Previous stories in 2006 on West Virginia Wildlife.

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

December 27, 2006
BEST OF WV WILDLIFE 2006
We've logged a lot of miles, and seen a lot of wildlife, join us for our best of 2006.

December 20, 2006
HOLIDAY BIRD FEEDERS
Wild birds need a Christmas feast too, find out how to set the table for them.

December 13, 2006
2007 WILDLIFE CALENDAR
The perfect gift for your outdoorsman, the new 2007 WV Wildlife Calendar is out.

December 6, 2006
WOMEN'S DEER HUNT
Deer hunting isn't just for guys, these gals could teach the men a thing or two.

November 29, 2006
EAGLE SCOUT
A Wood county Boy Scout gets soaked, and earns his Eagle Scout award.

November 22, 2006
WILD GAME COOKING
Tired of turkey? How about margarita venison. Join WVDNR's Mark Scott at the grill.

November 15, 2006
BUCK SEASON OPENS
It's a West Virginia tradition, bucks only gun season starts Monday.

November 8, 2006
MUSKY TAGGING
Musky with tatoos? Yep! Find out why the WV DNR tags these river predators.

November 1, 2006
HUNTERS HELPING THE HUNGRY
Make your extra deer meat go further than you ever thought possible.

October 25, 2006
BIRD DOG
This dog WILL hunt. Find out why from DNR Director and bird dog expert Frank Jezioro.

October 18, 2006
CATCH A DREAM
One child's dream becomes a reality thanks to a great organization.

October 11, 2006
BOW SEASON
Bow season starts this weekend, and your chance for a big buck is excellent.

October 4, 2006
BOW FITTING
To have any success bow hunting, let an expert fit you and your bow.

September 27, 2006
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF HUNTING AND FISHING
West Virginia's hunting and fishing heritage plays a huge role in the state's economy.

September 20, 2006
NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAYS
Come enjoy everything outdoors at National Hunting and Fishing Days.

September 13, 2006
OUTDOOR YOUTH CHALLENGE
A great competition designed to introduce kids to outdoor activities.

September 6, 2006
ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS 100th
100 schools in 2 years, The Archery In The Schools program is right on target.

August 30, 2006
OUTDOOR WOMAN
It's not always easy to find someone to teach you how to fly fish or bag a buck. Now, for women, there is help. Learn how you can become an outdoor woman.

August 23, 2006
INTRODUCING KIDS TO SHOOTING SPORTS
Teaching kids about hunting, before they hit the woods.

August 16, 2006
HUNTERS EDUCATION CLASS
Whether they want to hunt or not, you children may really enjoy picking up a shooting sport.

August 9, 2006
BAT STUDY
You've seen our West Virginia Wildlife report on bat studies, but chances are you may not know *why* biologists spend so much time checking out these hairy scary mammals.

August 2, 2006
BAT STUDY
Chances are if you walk into the woods in the Mountain State, you're hanging with bats. Visit with one of the tree dwelling bats the DNR is studying.

July 26, 2006
BARN OWLS 2
Ten years ago, you didn't see too many barn owls prowling the skies in West Virginia. Now the birds are flourishing. Here's more on the DNR's study on these unique birds.

July 19, 2006
BARN OWLS
They are the silent assassins of the skies. Barn owls are alive and well in the Mountain State. Take a look at these amazing animals.

July 12, 2006
WOODRUM LAKE
The waters are rising in Clay county, but this time, that's a good thing. Woodrum Lake is getting closer to re-opening.

July 5, 2006
BAT STUDY 2
Tracking a bat population is hard work. Making sure an endangered bat population grows is a whole different story. Go with us to a Big Ear bat cave in Pendleton county where the DNR is working to protect the endangered animals.

June 21, 2006
CRANBERRY RIVER 2
Summer is officially here, which means it's time to cool off and have some fun. How about heading up to the Cranberry River for some trout fishing.

June 14, 2006
CRANBERRY RIVER
Putting trout in rivers and lakes all over the state is hard work. That's where trout unlimited comes in. See how a partnership between TU and the Division of Natural Resources is working to make fishing better.

June 7, 2006
FREE FISHING WEEKEND
Now is the time to test the fishing waters. It's free fishing weekend in West Virginia.

May 31, 2006
LEARNING IN THE OUTDOORS
School ends for most students this week, but for some, the learning is just beginning. Meet a woman who spends time every year bringing the outdoors to her students.

May 24, 2006
ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS
We check in with students from the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind to see how they did in the first annual Archery in the Schools tournament.

May 17, 2006
NEW LAKE
If you're looking for a new fishing hole but don't want to drive hours to get to it, you're in luck. We'll show you a new lake in Clay county.

May 10, 2006
WILDLIFE LANDSCAPING
So you want to plant a garden that will be sure to attract tons of wildlife, but can't afford a landscaper to come do it for you. Don't worry, you're in luck. Meet a woman with the answers you need.

May 3, 2006
WILDLIFE GARDEN
Thousands of us are ready and raring to go out into their gardens and do some planting. But did you know what you plant now can pay off big time when it comes to attracting wildlife to your yard?

April 26, 2006
HUMMINGBIRD
You see them come through every spring and stay through the summer. Learn more about the ruby throated hummingbird.

April 12, 2006
SPRING TURKEY SEASON
The spring gobbler season is right around the corner. Get some insight on the wiley animals.

April 5, 2006
FISH FACTS
There are a lot of fish tales out there, but you might be surprised to find out how biologists get their information.

March 29, 2006
BEAR FIELD TRIP
Seeing is beliving, especially when you're doing something for the first time. Go along with some middle school teachers and get the experience of a lifetime.

March 22, 2006
BABY BEARS
Spring is here and the wildlife in the state is starting to stir. Go to a bear den where some baby cubs are about to see the world for the first time.

March 15, 2006
FUR AUCTION
There's kind of a lull for hunters right now, but that doesn't mean it's all over for trappers. Take a look at the just completed winter fur auction.

March 8, 2006
CLASS Q FISHING
The trout are biting right now and families all over the state are taking advantage of a chance to get their kids out in prime fishing locations.

March 1, 2006
SPRING WILDLIFE
With warmer weather is right around the corner, many of us will get out and enjoy spring. Many of the state's wildlife will also be looking forward to sunny days.

February 22, 2006
CYOTE CALLING
Ask almost any DNR employee and they'll tell you cyotes are the hot topic amoung hunters all over our state. Learn some tips on how you can call the pesky predators in and how the DNR is helping hunters learn the tricks.

February 15, 2006
SUTTON LAKE FISHING
Just in time for the trout season, one of the state's most popular fishing spots gets a major facelift. See the improvements to the Sutton Lake tailwaters.

February 8, 2006
SCORING BUCKS
Buck season may be over but it's not too late to get your best racks measured for a shot at the record books.

February 1, 2006
GROUND HOG DAY
We'll know soon how long winter will last in West Virginia. Thursday is Ground Hog Day. Take a sneak peak at French Creek Freddie's forecast.

January 25, 2006
HUNTING & FISHING SHOW
Here's some good news for all you outdoor lovers out there. The annual Charleston Hunting and Fishing Show is this weekend. Take a sneak peak.

January 18, 2006
BUILDING A LAKE 2
A partnership between the federal government and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is providing big dividends for outdoor lovers in the state.

January 11, 2006
BUILDING A LAKE
There will soon be a new place to drop a line and catch some fish in West Virginia. We'll go to Hardy county to take a look at the new site.

January 4, 2006
BIRD BRAINED
Now that it's winter, it's time to think about the wild birds of West Virginia and how you can help them survive the harsh weather. Learn how to keep the birds coming to your feeder this winter.

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