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July 19, 2020

Vermont Turkey Brood Survey Starts Aug. 1

Fish & Wildlife is again asking the public for help. If you see a group of young turkeys in Vermont during August, the department asks you to go to the turkey brood survey on its website

July 16, 2020

Public Meeting on Vermont’s Big Game Management Plan 2020-2030, August 5

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is holding a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, August 5, to answer questions and record public comment on the draft 2020-2030 Vermont Big Game Plan.

Vermont F&W has some Hot Weather Fishing Tips

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is encouraging anglers to consider their impact on trout when fishing during the current hot weather

July 13, 2020

Learn to Hunt with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering a new way for Vermonters to get started hunting through their recently established mentorship program, “Learn to Hunt: Mentor Meet-Ups"

All-Terrain Vehicle Rider Arrested for Driving Under the Influence

The Vermont Warden Service encourages all ATV riders to know the laws related to proper ATV use, to operate ATVs responsibly and to never drink and drive any motorized vehicle.

July 9, 2020

Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permit Application Deadline, Aug. 12

The muzzleloader seasons on October 29-November 1 and December 5-13 will have antlerless permits available for 19 of Vermont’s 21 Wildlife Management Units

July 2, 2020

Composting with Bears in Mind

Some folks will be new at composting food waste at home, so we are offering some guidance on how to do that without providing additional attractants for the bears.

July 1, 2020

Fish with a Warden Sessions Offered

Wondering what kinds of fish are in a lake?

June 30, 2020

Vermont Moose Hunt Application Deadline, July 8

The department will issue 55 either-sex moose hunting permits in WMU E for the moose seasons this October, which is expected to result in the harvest of 30-35 moose.

June 23, 2020

Protect Nesting Loons and Loon Chicks

Although most areas where loons are nesting on Vermont’s lakes are surrounded by signs reminding people to give loons the space they need, not all nesting areas are marked.