Press Releases

Op-ed written by Brehan Furfey, wildlife biologist and the furbearer project leader for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, explores the importance of regulated trapping as a critical wildlife management tool that benefits furbearer populations.

Hunt safely during Vermont’s spring turkey hunting season

The department received 311 submissions from Vermont students in grades K-12. 

Volunteers can participate for as long as they are able to; one hour, one day, or both days.

Hunters who provided the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department with a tooth from their deer can now find out how old their deer was

Native lake trout live in Vermont’s deepest and cleanest lakes

Steelhead can be spotted moving up the falls during warmer days in mid-to-late April and sometimes into early May.

Vermont’s wealth of waters and abundant fish populations provide many opportunities to experience outstanding fishing. 

 The Vermont Warden Service will be holding three public information meetings this month to raise awareness about updated recruitment criteria

It’s almost time for spring turkey hunting in Vermont