DWR asks Virginia hunters to help with bear mange study
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is asking bear hunters across Virginia to help with a bear mange study. The department invited hunters to submit harvested bears to the sampling station nearest to them on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Samples will include hair, teeth, whiskers, liver, blood, skin and weight and body measurements. These samples will help employees in their ongoing research on mange, defined by DWR as a "highly contagious skin disease that affects many wild and domestic mammals." If you're a hunter who can contribute, bring your bear to one of the following locations to receive a bear hunter cooperation patch as a thank you: West Augusta - Mountain View Store, 162 Shenandoah Mountain Road Roseland - Mr. Coffey's Farm, 1855 Dickie Road Clifton Forge - Empty lot next to Bella Pizza, 1633 Main Street Fulks Run: Mac's Superette Liberty Store, 11614 Brocks Gap Road
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is asking bear hunters across Virginia to help with a bear mange study.
The department invited hunters to submit harvested bears to the sampling station nearest to them on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Samples will include hair, teeth, whiskers, liver, blood, skin and weight and body measurements.
These samples will help employees in their ongoing research on mange, defined by DWR as a "highly contagious skin disease that affects many wild and domestic mammals."
If you're a hunter who can contribute, bring your bear to one of the following locations to receive a bear hunter cooperation patch as a thank you:
- West Augusta - Mountain View Store, 162 Shenandoah Mountain Road
- Roseland - Mr. Coffey's Farm, 1855 Dickie Road
- Clifton Forge - Empty lot next to Bella Pizza, 1633 Main Street
- Fulks Run: Mac's Superette Liberty Store, 11614 Brocks Gap Road
