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Elk In Appalachia
Across Appalachia, there are several efforts to reintroduce elk back to the forest. There’s a project in North Carolina, another in Pennsylvania and one in West Virginia. And in Kentucky, an elk project is now in its second decade. Reporter Irina Zhorov spent some time there to learn why so much energy has been spent reintroducing elk to the Bluegrass State.
Albert Herring
Reintroducing Elk In Appalachia
Five years ago, West Virginia launched its own elk reintroduction project, inspired by Kentucky’s. State officials estimate it could eventually give a $3 billion hunting and tourism boost to the economy.
WVDNR seeks wildlife paintings for 2022 calendar
Jackson Newspapers
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is requesting original color wildlife paintings for the 2022 edition of the award-winning West Virginia Wildlife Calendar. The deadline to submit artwork is Feb. 19.
Paintings may depict popular game and fish species, or feature other West Virginia wildlife, such as snakes, frogs, turtles, salamanders, bats, songbirds, small mammals and nongame fish.
“This calendar offers a wonderful opportunity for artists to feature their work,” WVDNR Wildlife Resources Section Chief Paul Johansen said. “Not only are our calendars popular here in West Virginia, they are enjoyed by people all over the United States.”
CHARLESTON The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is requesting original color wildlife paintings for the 2022 edition of the award-winning West Vi