Several of West Virginia’s hunting seasons open in September, as do many throughout the Southeast and other parts of the nation for whitetail deer with archery gear.
But firearms seasons are quickly approaching, and now is a great time for hunters to scout favorite hunting areas and properly sight in firearms to be sure they are on target when they go afield, according to Chuck Waggy, wildlife biologist for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
Most species of wildlife modify their behavior and movement patterns in response to the availability of food. As highly nutritious acorns and other natural wildlife foods ripen, wildlife will find these sources of food and concentrate in these areas. Hunters who take the time to scout their hunting areas and locate productive wildlife food sources before season opens will greatly increase their chances of successfully harvesting game. Read more….