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Volume 72

Issue Number 11, November 2011:

Living with Wildlife

There are many ways we can accommodate the needs of wildlife in order to successfully coexist.

Volume 72

Issue Number 11, November 2011:

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act:
Its Origins and Impacts

Many view the passage of this historic legislation as a catalyst of the modern conservation movement.

Volume 72

Issue Number 7, July 2011:

The Foot Soldiers

Graduate students across the state—and the nation—make tremendous contributions toward the management of wildlife.

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Issue Number 7, July 2011:

Trashing Wildlife

In the natural landscape, trash becomes more than just an eyesore.

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Issue Number 6, June 2011:

Offering a Second Chance

The future looks more hopeful for endangered mussels in Virginia.

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Issue Number 6, June 2011:

Me Gusta Pescar - I Love Fishing!

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Issue Number 5, May 2011:

White-Nose Syndrome Leaves a Trail of Devastation

Wildlife biologists are bracing for the worst in the face of this deadly disease.

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Issue Number 4, April 2011:

What is the Red Knot Telling Us?

Virginia's coast plays a crucial role in the migratory success of this beautiful sandpiper.

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Issue Number 4, April 2011:

James River Sturgeon

Reef builders on the James aim to accommodate a mighty fish.

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Issue Number 2, February 2011:

Big Cats in Virginia

The authors consider whether mountain lions have taken up residence here.

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Issue Number 2, February 2011:

From Substance to Sport, Part II

In part two, the author examines the forces that shaped hunting as a sport and the advent of game laws.

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Issue Number 1, January 2011:

From Substance to Sport, Part I

In part one of this series, the author examines how hunting and fishing evolved from the earliest days of colonial presence in Virginia.

Volume 71

Issue Number 11, November 2010:

Redbud Run

Watershed conservation and Civil War history unite.

Volume 71

Issue Number 11, November 2010:

Fresh Beginnings Benefit Wildlife

Managing national forests through limited timber harvesting reaps tremendous benefits to many species.

Volume 71

Issue Number 9, September 2010:

Mining for Wildlife

In the aftermath of coal extraction, land managers focus their attention on restoring habitat.

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Issue Number 8, August 2010:

The Incredible Journey of Hope

Scientists are learning more about the amazing migration of whimbrels.

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Issue Number 5, May 2010:

Dark Days for Virginia's Bats

A mysterious fungus is killing cave-dwelling bats from Vermont to Virginia.

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Issue Number 4, April 2010:

Conservation Medicine

The marriage of natural history and medical science holds great promise for our future.

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Issue Number 2, February 2010:

Virginia's First Bear Smart Community

Wintergreen residents share their bear story.

Volume 70

Issue Number 9, September 2009:

Discover Our Wild Side

September is an ideal time to enjoy one of the many Birding and Wildlife Trail loops.

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Issue Number 7, July 2009:

Up Close with the Nation's Symbol

Stealth maneuvers and quick reflexes are essential job skills for those who track eagles.

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Issue Number 6, June 2009:

Partnership on the James

Cross-disciplinary research is underway at the Inger and Walter Rice Center.

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Issue Number 5, May 2009:

Beekeeping 101

Honey bees need our help and we desperately need theirs.

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Issue Number 3, March 2009:

Annual Photography Contest Showcase

View the entire 2009 Annual Photography Contest Showcase issue of Virginia Wildlife free of charge! This digital edition is viewed right on your computer screen (requires Flash 8) or even on your iPhone! Get more information and some helpful user tips here.

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Issue Number 2, February 2009:

Pursuing an American Dream -
Restoring the American Chestnut to Our Forests and Our Wildlife.

Researchers across the state persevere to bring back a mighty tree.

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Issue Number 2, February 2009:

Upland Game Bird Trail

A private hunting preserve awaits you not far from home.

Volume 69

Issue Number 11, November 2008:

Retaining a Geography of Hope -
How Conservation Easements Preserve Virginia's Family Farms and Wildlife Habitat.

Now is the time for Virginians to take proactive steps to save the land they love.

Volume 68

Issue Number 8, August 2007:

War of the Worlds -
Trying to Win the Battle Against Invasive Species

The third in a series of articles that look at the introduction of exotic species and the threat they pose to Virginia's wildlife and natural resources.

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Issue Number 7, July 2007:

Creatures From the Black Lagoon

The second in a series of articles that look at the introduction of exotic species and the threat they pose to Virginia's wildlife and natural resources.

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Issue Number 6, June 2007:

Alien Invasion!

Part 1: Virginia's War on Invasive Plants and Animals.