Tag: wildlife
The biological basis for hunting
Scott Shalaway offers insight on the science that goes into decisions on wildlife management.
Matching bird food to feeders helps birds
Learn how to make any backyard feeding station a success by matching birdseed to specific types of bird feeders.
Dragonfly swarms in Pa., Ohio and W.Va.
Scott Shalaway details the history of dragonfly swarm sightings in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
A look at the present-day status of hunting
Scott Shalaway is convinced that hunting is a legitimate tool to solve wildlife problems, but its popularity is fading.
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.
