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April 2, 2020

VTF&W to Hold Electronic Hearings on Deer and Moose

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department announced on March 16, 2020 that the in-person March public deer and moose hearings were postponed to encourage social distancing and to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

Vermont Trout Season Opens April 11

Officials recommend fishing low and slow

March 24, 2020

Fishing is the Ultimate Social Distancing Activity

It’s extremely important to follow the Vermont Department of Health’s guidelines on social distancing to slow the spread of this virus

Vermont’s Spring Turkey Hunting Starts Soon

It’s almost time for spring turkey hunting in Vermont. Youth spring turkey hunting weekend is April 25 and 26 this year, and the regular spring turkey season is May 1-31.

March 19, 2020

VTF&W Provides Alternative Certification Options for Hunter, Trapper Education

Amid concerns over COVID-19, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has put in place a contingency online-only Hunter Education certification option for the well-being of students, volunteer instructors and all Vermonters.

March 18, 2020

Classes for Hunter, Bowhunter, Trapper Education are POSTPONED

Amid concerns over COVID-19, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has postponed all Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education courses for the well-being of students, volunteer instructors and all Vermonters.

March 16, 2020

March Public Deer & Moose Hearings Postponed

The public hearings scheduled for the month of March have been postponed to encourage social distancing and to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
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F&W Postpones March 18 Public Meeting on Big Game Management Plan

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has postponed its previously scheduled March 18 public meeting in Bethel on the proposed 2020-2030 Big Game Management Plan to encourage social distancing and to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

F&W Postpones March 31 Meeting on Coyotes in Danville

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has postponed its public meeting about Eastern coyotes

VTF&W Suggests Removing Bird Feeders by April 1

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says warm spring weather and melting snows will cause bears to come out of their winter dens in search of food. The department recommends taking down bird feeders by April 1 to avoid attracting bears.