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January 23, 2019

2019 Lawbook Covers

VT’s 2019 Hunting, Fishing, Trapping Lawbooks are Available

The two publications are updated with the latest laws and 2019 season dates as well as a lot of additional helpful information.

January 22, 2019

Waterfowl Blinds Must Be Removed

Waterfowl hunters who did not remove their hunting blinds from the waters of the state earlier must do so before February 15 on Lake Champlain or May 15 on inland waters according to a reminder from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.

January 15, 2019

Dog Owners Reminded to Keep Dogs Under Control

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reminds dog owners that they must keep their dogs under control to prevent them from chasing deer or moose.

January 9, 2019

Visit VT Fish &Wildlife at the Yankee Show, Jan. 18-20

The annual Yankee Sportsman’s Classic show will be held January 18, 19 and 20 at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction, and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is inviting you to visit their exhibits and attend their seminars at the show.

January 8, 2019

Public Meetings on Chronic Wasting Disease

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and local fish and game clubs are sponsoring public informational meetings on Chronic Wasting Disease which the department says poses a serious threat to Vermont’s deer herd.

January 7, 2019

Come Learn about Winter Wildlife Tracking January 12 in Pittsford VT

Vermonters of all ages are invited to learn about winter wildlife tracking on Saturday, January 12, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the McClure Library in Pittsford VT.

January 3, 2019

VT Fish & Wildlife Department Using Helicopters to Collar Moose

Department staff having been tracking collared moose for the past two years using the GPS points gathered by the collars and have been visiting moose directly in the field to record observations.

Public Hearing on Proposed Furbearer Regulation Changes

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board will hold a public hearing about proposed changes mandated by legislature to the existing regulation on hunting and trapping of furbearers

January 2, 2019

Vermont Deer Hunters Had a Good Year in 2018

Reports from big game check stations indicate hunters had successful deer seasons in 2018

December 20, 2018

2018 A Successful Year for Vermont Habitat Stamp Program

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is encouraging nature enthusiasts to include the 2019 Vermont Habitat Stamp among their year-end donations.