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October 25, 2018

Vermont’s ‘Operation Game Thief’ Helps Catch Poachers

Operation Game Thief (OGT) is a joint nonprofit program sponsored by the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs and administered by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. The program provides a way for people to help protect the state’s fish and wildlife by reporting law violators at 1-800-75ALERT (1-800-752-5378).

Sharing the Outdoors During Hunting Season

People enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and as long as everyone treats each other with respect, there are rarely conflicts.

October 24, 2018

Tips for Youth Deer Hunting Weekend, Nov. 3-4

A first deer hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation.

October 22, 2018

Vermont’s Rifle Deer Season Starts Saturday, Nov. 10

Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day rifle deer season that begins Saturday, November 10 and ends Sunday, November 25.

October 16, 2018

Hunters Urged to Wear Orange

Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reminding hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange

October 15, 2018

Young Hunters Encouraged to Participate (and Report) in Youth Deer Hunt November 3 and 4

Youth deer hunting weekend helps ensure that young hunters get the quality training they need for lifelong participation, and it also provides biological information needed to manage the deer population.

Roxbury Fish Hatchery Reconstruction to Begin

Vermont’s Roxbury Fish Hatchery, severely damaged by flooding from Tropical Storm Irene, will be reconstructed beginning with a groundbreaking ceremony in Roxbury to be held at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24

October 11, 2018

Fall Wildlife Foods Less Abundant

Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reporting that several important fall foods for wildlife are less abundant this year.

October 9, 2018

Game Wardens Urge Timely Reporting of Poaching Activity

Vermont State Game Wardens are appealing for help in curtailing poaching activities. They are asking for people who witness or believe they have knowledge of poaching to contact them quickly.

October 8, 2018

Help Improve Wildlife Habitat at New Windsor Grasslands WMA on October 26

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and Vermont Youth Conservation Corps are seeking volunteers to help improve wildlife habitat at the Windsor Grasslands Wildlife Management Area on Friday, October 26.