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The Junior Waterfowl Hunter Training Program is a joint educational effort of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, the Sportsman’s Club of Franklin County and volunteers to teach young hunters about waterfowl hunting. The program focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible, respected individuals who strive to learn all they can about waterfowl and to become knowledgeable in firearms safety, hunter ethics and wildlife conservation.

Mentors and youths who would like to participate in this year's program must pre-register with the Refuge by Friday, August 4. Participation in the program will be limited to 30 enrollees.

To register for this year's program, call refuge headquarters at 802-868-4781. Please include the mentor’s name and youth's name and age, address and telephone number.

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When: September 22-24, 2023

Where: Green Mountain Conservation Camp, Woodbury VT

Contact Nicole Meier at 802-828-1193 or email at nicole.meier@vermont.gov for more info. 

Do you want to teach Vermonters to be safe, ethical, and legal while hunting? Do you have a passion for hunting and want to share that passion with others? Then teach with us! The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is hosting a virtual instructor training course on Saturday, August 5th. All applicants must complete their instructor paperwork and online homework before attending the course.

Instructor application paperwork can be found here: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt/hunter-education/becoming-a-hunter-e… 

If you have questions or want more information, contact Nathan.Lafont@vermont.gov or call 802-828-1193.

Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request at no cost to the participant. When requesting accommodations, we ask for as much advanced notice as possible.

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Canceled due to flooding

Are you a student entering 7th-10th grade in the Fall who is interested in the environment and ready to explore, in depth, your passion for Vermont’s natural resources? 

Come ready to explore natural resources management and share a weekend with other youth from around Vermont who have the same interests.

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Register to become a certified Let's Go Fishing Instructor!

Volunteers with the Let's Go Fishing Program encourage and teach young people and their families how to fish, emphasizing that fishing is more than just catching fish.

Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 8:30am-3:00pm 
FW Essex Regional Office, 111 West Street, Essex VT 05452 | map

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There is no fee to become an instructor or take the training.

Register to become a certified Let's Go Fishing Instructor! After successfully completing this one day training and pending a background check you will be certified to conduct fishing clinics across Vermont on behalf of Vermont Fish & Wildlife.

Date: May 10^th

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Lyndon Outing Club, Lyndonville VT

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Do you want to teach Vermonters to be safe, ethical, and legal while hunting? Do you have a passion for hunting and want to share that passion with others? Then teach with us! 

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is hosting an instructor training course on Saturday, March 25th at South Burlington City Hall. All applicants must complete their instructor paperwork and online homework before attending the course. Click here to find out more.

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Lunch will be provided. Be prepared to be outside for at least part of the day.

If you have questions or want more information, contact Nathan.Lafont@vermont.gov or call 802-828-1193. 

Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request at no cost to the participant. When requesting accommodations, we ask for as much advanced notice as possible.

Are you a new hunter and interested in hunting deer? Come learn the fundamentals with hands-on skills training at this overnight training course. 

This course will conclude with a direct connection to a mentor for you to go hunting with this fall.

Location: GMCC Buck Lake, Woodbury VT 

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The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering a New Instructor Training Course for people interested in volunteering to teach Hunter Education in Vermont.

The training will take place Tuesday, August 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Parro’s Gun Shop at 601 US-2, in Waterbury.

Policies and procedures, field techniques and teaching methods will be covered to give instructors the tools to teach future hunters how to have a safe and enjoyable experience.

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Abenaki Gardening and Fish Processing Clinic held by the Vermont Dept of Fish & Wildlife.

More information to come, check back soon. 

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