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Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets honors one of its own
WDBJ7 ReporterAt Virginia Tech, a somber ceremony took place Thursday afternoon. The Corps of Cadets honored one of its own who died nearly 30 years ago serving our nation. Marine 2nd Lt. Maurice Hukill graduated from Virginia Tech in 1981. He recieved his degree in...Tags: Terrorism, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions, Natural Resources, Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg Country Club agrees to pay $18,964 for 2007 fish kill
The Blacksburg Country Club has settled a civil complaint filed by a federal agency over a 2007 fish kill in the North Fork of the Roanoke River. Under a consent decree, the country club agreed to pay $18,964 to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It...
Tags: North Fork, Clubs and Associations, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Department of Game and Inland Fisheries looking for public input on wild turkey plan
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is looking for public input on a plan to manage wild turkeys similar to black bear and white-tailed deer.
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is working with Virginia Tech.
They will be...Tags: Turkey, Turkey (animal), Endangered Species, Natural Resources, Aquaculture
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Federal suit claims country club killed endangered Roanoke logperch
Anchor/ReporterThe Fish and Wildlife Service is suing the Blacksburg County Club, accusing them of killing nearly two hundred Roanoke logperch. The fish is on the endangered species list. A lawsuit filed today claims a country club employee put pesticides in the...Tags: Trials, Clubs and Associations, Endangered Species, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues
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Orphan bear cubs causing concern in Pulaski County neighborhood
ReporterA family of bears is causing concern in one hometown. A mother bear was recently killed along Lowmans Ferry Road, near Claytor Lake in Pulaski County. Her three bear cubs stuck around the area after she was killed, but now one of the cubs was also hit...Tags: Natural Resources, Bear (animal), Environmental Issues
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Warm winter brings skunks out for love
Chances are, you've smelled the unmistakable, pungent aroma of skunks lately. Perhaps you've even seen an increased number of them dead on the region's roads.
It's not just you. The skunks are on the move earlier this year.
Late February is the time...Tags: Arts and Culture, Natural Resources, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Folklore and Mythology
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Burmese Pythons causing serious problems in Florida Everglades
ReporterThey've been called the serial killers of the south. Burmese Pythons are invading and devouring the Florida Everglades. The startling rise in sightings and captures of Burmese Pythons in the Everglades has grabbed national headlines. It's also gotten the...Tags: Endangered Species, Natural Resources, Everglades, Natural Resources, Conservation
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Sunday hunting bill introduced by state Senator
News 7 ReporterA Sunday hunting bill has been introduced by state Senator Phillip P. Puckett. This bill would allow hunting or killing of any wild bird or wild animal on Sundays. Puckett (D) represents the senate's 38th District. Currently, hunting on Sundays is...Tags: Hunting, Agricultural Research and Technology, Natural Resources, Natural Resources, Facebook
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Snow, Cold, and Wind---A Beautiful Day for a Hike
On a day when most people are inside, by the fire, staying warm, there's a group of hearty hikers who won't let the weather deter them. Such was the case on the coldest day of the winter in southwestern Virginia; when the temperature failed to rise out...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Natural Resources, Forestry and Timber, Environmental Issues, Weather Reports
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Governor announces conservation grant for Roanoke River Greenway in Salem
The City of Salem is receiving a grant from the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation to acquire nine acres to complete the Roanoke River Greenway project between Rotary Park and the city line. Another grant was awarded to the city for the trail...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Elections, Forests, Forestry and Timber, Travel
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Deer hunting season to kick off Saturday
Weekend Anchor/ReporterFor many in our area, it's a tradition. The deer hunting season begins Saturday and plenty of hunters are excited to take their first shot. It will be the start of the archery season. It's not as popular as rifle season, but it kicks off the...Tags: Hunting, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Forests, Natural Resources, Forestry and Timber
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New fee for those using wildlife management areas or public fishing lakes
Outdoorsmen will be opening their wallets a little wider for outdoor permits.
People will have to buy a permit to hunt, fish or get a trapping license at places like Haven's Wildlife Management in Roanoke County.
People with boating licenses won't...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Natural Resources, Fishing
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