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May 11, 2020

Fawns are Arriving; Leave them Alone Urges F&W

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says deer fawns are being born this time of year and asks that people avoid disturbing or picking them up.

May 7, 2020

Vermont’s Catch-and-Release Bass Fishing is Underway

Vermont’s catch-and-release bass fishing runs until June 13, when the regular bass season opens, and the harvesting of bass is allowed.

May 6, 2020

Some Cliff Tops and Overlooks Closed to Protect Nesting Peregrines

In addition to the many trails that are currently closed to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, several cliff areas are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons.

May 4, 2020

Vermont Master Angler Program 2019 Annual Report Released

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has released the Vermont Master Angler Program 2019 Annual Report with 726 entries and 49 Master Angler Award recipients.

April 30, 2020

VTF&W to Hold Electronic Deer Hearings May 11 and 12

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will hold two more public hearings on deer.

Young Wildlife Belong in the Wild

Picking up young wildlife can do more harm than good, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and it is also against the law.

Vermont’s Spring Turkey Hunting May 1-31 with Online Reporting Required

Vermont’s regular spring turkey hunting season is May 1-31, and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters that they must report their turkeys on the department’s website

April 29, 2020

Vermont State Game Warden Robert Currier is North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Officer of the Year

“This award is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a game warden in North America,” said Colonel Jason Batchelder, Vermont’s chief game warden.

April 27, 2020

It’s an Excellent Time to Use a Worm and Relax

Get outside, have fun and catch dinner

April 23, 2020

Electric Fencing Offers Protection Against Chicken Predation

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department urges poultry owners to use electric fencing and follow other precautions to protect their birds from predation