With the moderate to heavy rainfall expected this weekend, there has been some concern over the impacts this weather event may have on local wildlife. Some flooding in low-lying areas is natural and many wildlife species are adapted to respond, often by simply moving to higher ground. Depending on the amount of flooding, some wildlife may be temporarily displaced as
Read moreThe Fairfax County Deer Management Program began its 2015-16 season on September 12. Between September 12 and 24, a total of 159 deer were harvested by 109 archers in 48 parks across the County. As of September 24, 2015, archers with the Fairfax County Deer Management Program have logged 1,239 entries in the electronic database to document deer management activity
Read moreThe first day of the Fairfax County Deer Management Archery Program 2016 was Saturday, September 12. Archers logged 369 entries into the electronic database that records their activities on opening day. A total of 26 deer were harvested that day, by 23 archers from 14 archery clusters (including portions of 19 parks). There were 197 archers, representing 21 Archery Clusters,
Read moreJoin us for a free walk to help increase awareness between domestic violence and the link to animal cruelty on Saturday, October 17 at 9 a.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center. The annual event is held during October in observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is sponsored by the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) Victim Services Section
Read moreMany people enjoy feeding wildlife because it allows them to have close encounters with animals and they believe the food is contributing to the overall health and survival of the animal. However, providing food to wild animals can have unintended negative consequences for both humans and wildlife. Wildlife officials are urging residents to stop feeding wildlife because (with few exceptions)
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