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September 20, 2022

Charges Issued for Hunting Related Shooting Incident in Huntington

The Vermont Warden Service issued charges today against Alex Gaudette, 25, of Bolton, for the hunting related shooting of James Cameron, 35, of Fairfax, in Huntington earlier this month.

Vermont Hunters Can Report Turkeys and Some Deer Online

Vermont hunters will be able to report turkeys and some deer they harvest this fall online through the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s website www.vtfishandwildlife.com.

September 15, 2022

Rabbit Hunters Be Aware

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus, a highly contagious virus capable of affecting rabbits and snowshoe hare, is appearing in states close to Vermont and may show up here according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

September 14, 2022

Vermont Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permit Winners Announced

Deer hunters who applied for a Vermont muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit by the August 3 deadline can now go to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com) to see if they won a permit.

Hunters Urged to Wear Orange

Vermont Fish and Wildlife is reminding hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange.

September 13, 2022

New Data Confirm National Significance of Endangered Indiana Bat Colony in Hinesburg

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reported on Tuesday that data from the 2022 field season confirm the national conservation significance of a large summer colony of Indiana bats in the northwestern part of the state.

Vermont Grouse and Woodcock Hunting Starts Sept. 24

A quiet walk down a hidden woods road, bright fall foliage coloring the canopy overhead and the crisp, cool air of an early morning -- these are just some of the elements of a great Vermont upland gamebird hunting experience.

September 11, 2022

Hunting Related Shooting Incident Investigated in Huntington

The Vermont Warden Service is actively investigating a hunting related shooting incident that occurred on Saturday, September 10, on private land in the town of Huntington.

September 8, 2022

Vermont’s Archery Deer Season Starts Oct. 1

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says hunters are looking forward to Vermont’s upcoming October 1- November 11 and November 28 to December 15 archery deer hunting season.

Tree Stand Safety Tips for Hunters

Tree stands get hunters out of sight and smell of wary deer, but they can also get hunters into trouble. Here are some tips from Vermont Fish and Wildlife to help stay safe and get the most out of your tree stand hunting experience.