Tag: wildlife
Hunting raccoons: Part one
Judith Sutherland offers insight on the way land use has affected coon hunting and the opportunities available for hunters.
Common backyard and even household invertebrates
Centipedes and millipedes are harmless invertebrates that occasionally occur indoors, but seldom warrant chemical control.
Insects play the music of summer nights
The voices of owls and frogs subside in September, allowing insect sounds to dominate. Learn more about what to listen for on late summer nights.
Fleeing winter: A peek into fall bird migration
Did you know many songbirds travel at night during migration? Scott Shalaway offers insight on how and why birds migrate south for the winter.
Beetlemania: An inordinate fondness for beetles
Since his wife brought home that spectacular eastern Hercules beetle he described in his column a few weeks ago, Scott Shalaway has embraced beetlemania.
How to take precautions against chronic wasting disease this deer season
Those hunting in or near areas where chronic wasting disease has been confirmed should take precautions this deer season.
How to attract hummingbirds to your yard
Learn how to provide ideal food sources, flowers and shelter to create a successful hummingbird habitat.
Snakes make pretty good neighbors
Although you may be startled by an encounter with a snake during the hottest months of summer, don't overreact. Snakes make pretty good neighbors.
Undoing Nixon’s environmental legacy
Donald Trump has done his best to undo Nixon's environmental legacy. He has reversed or begun to roll back more than 80 environmental rules and regulations.
Wet spring and summer reinforce importance of wildlife habitat
Learn how the record rainfall has impacted the survival of fawns, turkey poults and other wildlife, and how you can help mitigate the effects.
