Ways of the Whitetail
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Freeing Our Rivers
Evidence of the Industrial Revolution in New Hampshire
is abundant on the state's rivers, where dams were built to power mills of various
kinds over the centuries. The dams transformed our economic base from agricultural
to manufacturing -- and blocked migration routes for several species of anadromous
fish -- those that migrate from the ocean to freshwater rivers to spawn. Some
4,800 dams now exist in the state; some of them are still functional, while
others are partially breached or badly maintained.
Rivers are dynamic, ever-changing systems, and sometimes it makes sense to
remove dams to improve the flow for fish -- and even paddlers. Join Wildlife
Journal for a visit to the Bearcamp River in South Tamworth, where a recent
dam removal is helping to bring back free-flowing fish habitat and restore the
natural riverine ecosystem.
Wild
Ways: Match the Hatch
You don't need to be an entomologist to be a successful
fly-angler, but a little bit of insect observation can make the difference between
a full creel and a good old-fashioned skunking. Lisa goes fly-fishing with Let's
Go Fishing volunteer instructor Dianne Matott, and learns how to improve her
success at "matching the hatch" -- using flies that look like invertebrates
that live in and on the water.
Ways of the Whitetail
White-tailed deer are abundant in New Hampshire
-- but they're elusive, too. To see more deer, Hunters and wildlife watchers
need to hone their skills of observation to better understand deer behavior.
During the "rut" or deer mating period, bucks leave clear but subtle
signs in the woods to signal their presence. Learn the ways of the "rutting"
whitetail and the signs they leave to improve your success in locating the deer.
Wild
Places: Ashuelot River
From its source in the town of Washington, the Ashuelot
flows 64 miles through Cheshire County to where it empties into the Connecticut.
The Ashuelot River watershed is of vital importance to the Monadnock region
and its plant and wildlife diversity. Fishing and kayaking are two popular activities
here. When you're in southwest New Hampshire, it's worth a visit to the trails,
woods and gardens of beautiful 46-acre Ashuelot River Park, in the heart of
downtown Keene (click
here for info).
