Hunting is conservation: Virginia gets an elk hunting season

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) recently announced the creation of the first elk hunting season in the Elk Management Zone (EMZ) in southwestern Virginia. How awesome is that?! While the number of available tags hasn’t been disclosed yet, here’s what we do know: -Resident and non-resident applicants will be eligible to apply for a non-refundable application fee between February 1-March 30, 2022-If selected, residents will pay $40 for a special elk tag license while non-residents will pay $400.-The season will last seven days in October.-No hunting with dogs or calibers below .23. To learn more about the hunt and eligibility, listen to today’s District of Conservation episode. 

EP 431: Beanless Coffee & BIDEH – District of Conservation

In Episode 431 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new "beanless" coffee trend and problematic BIDEH update for national wildlife refuges that prioritizes climate change over wildlife management. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Atomo Coffee | Ingredients Reuters: Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation A Beyond Meat-Backed Coffee Maker Is Selling 'Beanless' Coffee Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change Are North American Forests Really Shrinking? What the Data Tell Us UN FAO 2020 Report: 2020 Global Forest Resources Assessment Global Ecology and Conservation Volume 49, January 2024: The global greening continues despite increased drought stress since 2000 The Earth is getting greener. Hurray? Wildlife Agency Strays From Conservation With Climate-Centric Refuge Rule — Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
  1. EP 431: Beanless Coffee & BIDEH
  2. EP 430: Earth Day & National Park Week
  3. EP 429: Managing Invasive Pythons with Amy Siewe, aka The Python Huntress
  4. EP 428: Barred Owls, EV Republicans, Fast Fashion
  5. EP 427: Klamath Dam Breach Salmon Kill-Off (ft. Nick Pope)

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August 9, 2021