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August 13, 2020

Vermont Bear Hunting Starts in September

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says bear hunting season starts in September and reminds hunters about the bear hunting regulations

August 12, 2020

Vermont Game Wardens & Vermont State Police Rescue Lost Forager

A Vermont Game Warden K9 played a crucial role in the successful rescue of a lost mushroom forager Monday on Stratton Mountain.

August 11, 2020

VT Fish & Wildlife Now Offering Online Bowhunter Education Course

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is now offering a new way for Vermonters to obtain their bowhunter certification through an online-only education course.

August 10, 2020

Wednesday is Deadline for VT Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permit Applications

A lottery drawing of the permit recipients will be held September 16, 17 or 18.

August 6, 2020

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Announces 100th Wildlife Management Area in 100 Years

“The 100th Wildlife Management Area represents a key parcel in a strategic, state-significant wildlife corridor, connecting state land to the north with federal and privately conserved land to the south,” said Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter

August 5, 2020

A Reminder on Use of VT Fishing Access Areas

The COVID pandemic has affected our lives in many ways, and if you have gone fishing or launched a boat at one of Vermont’s state fishing access areas recently, you may know that they are getting a lot of use this year

Vermont Moose Hunting Permit Winners Are Drawn

Winners in this year’s moose hunting lottery are posted in a searchable database on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s website.

July 30, 2020

Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season Complete

Hikers and rock climbers can return to Vermont cliffs starting August 1 now that peregrine falcon nesting season has ended.

July 23, 2020

Controlled Waterfowl Hunting at Mud Creek and Dead Creek

Applications for hunting at Mud Creek on October 13 and 15 may be downloaded from the website

July 21, 2020

Vermont’s Moose Hunt Auction Closes Aug. 12

Vermont’s auction for three moose hunting permits is open until 4:30 p.m. August 12.