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Game board passes elk management plan

March 28, 2019

The Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries passed the 10-year Virginia Elk Management Plan at its March 21 meeting.

Animals and Livestock, News, Wildlife

Va. wildlife damage hotline taking thousands of calls

March 15, 2018

Wildlife can be beautiful to watch from a distance, but close up it is causing damage for farmers, landowners and even some city dwellers.

News, Wildlife

Attract birds during the winter with variety of feeders

December 21, 2017

In the winter when perennials are sleeping, there is still a lot of enjoyment to be found in the garden.

Gardening, Wildlife

Aquaculture predators create problem for the industry

April 27, 2017

Wildlife predators are not just a problem for cattle and sheep farmers, they are harming the state’s aquaculture industry as well.

Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture, News, Wildlife

Farmers fear program loss will be coyotes’, vultures’ gain

February 2, 2017

Chuck Shorter has been fighting to keep coyotes from killing his livestock since at least 1973, “and I’m still fighting them,” he said.

Animals and Livestock, News, Wildlife

Budget cuts could have dramatic impact on state’s largest industry

December 30, 2016

Conservation, forestry and wildlife control have all taken huge hits in Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s reductions to the state budget.

Conservation, Farm Practices, Forestry, Legislative Issues, News, Wildlife

Be cautious when encountering wildlife

August 11, 2016

With summer come greater opportunities to spend time outdoors. There’s also a greater likelihood of encountering wildlife, and it is important to know what to do when face to face with a coyote, snake, fox or other animal.

Animals and Livestock, News, Safety, Wildlife

Coyote damage control program making a difference

January 7, 2016

In the past 18 months, Virginia has seen a drop in the number of livestock animals killed by coyotes on Virginia farms, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services division.

Animals and Livestock, Legislative Issues, Livestock, Wildlife

Want to keep bird feeders from becoming squirrel buffet?

October 9, 2015

While squirrels are nice to have in the backyard and are a part of wildlife, they can be a big nuisance. There are several things you can try to keep squirrels away from bird feeders if you want to feed birds—not squirrels—in your yard.

Wildlife

Virginia Farm Bureau satisfied with elk management plan

June 4, 2015

The Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries made a decision at its June 2 meeting to allow elk hunting in 28 counties, pending a clear elk management plan that is agreed upon by agriculture leaders and other stakeholders.

Animals and Livestock, Legislative Issues, Virginia Farm Bureau, Wildlife

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