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Help Vermont’s Threatened & Endangered Wildlife

Donate to the Nongame Wildlife Fund on your VT Income Tax Return and help us protect endangered species like the American marten.

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Hunter Education Opportunities

Now is the time to take a Hunter Education Course!

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Green Mount Conservation Camp Registration is Open

Wildlife education and outdoor skills are the focus of GMCC.

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Winter is Bird Feeding Season

We recommend putting up bird feeders only when bears have gone to den.

Winter Bird Feeding

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Ice Fishing: Vermont’s other great winter sport!

Ice fishing is a fun way to get outdoors. Join a free clinic to get started or deepen your ice fishing knowledge.

Ice Fishing Clinics

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Ice Fishing Basics
Learn the basics with our virtual ice fishing clinic
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FREE Winter Fishing Clinics
Learn the basics of ice fishing plus much more
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Year-Round Trout Fishing
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