Conservation agent reminds residents to be ready for possible bear visits

For more than a decade Cpl. Lexis Wilson has patrolled Jefferson County with the goal of protecting our natural resources and investigating game law violations, but the role of conservation agent goes way beyond those familiar tasks. Maybe most importantly, agents educate the public about the wild world around us. One subject that has beenContinue reading “Conservation agent reminds residents to be ready for possible bear visits”

Sounds and smells offer first glimpse of coming spring

The middle of February may be too soon to start looking for the signs of spring in our area, but if you rely on a few other senses you can get the sense that times are beginning to change. Early last week I was surprised to hear the familiar sound of honking geese flying overhead.Continue reading “Sounds and smells offer first glimpse of coming spring”