Lands and Habitats

Vermont Fish & Wildlife works to improve habitat for fish and wildlife and public access on both public and private lands.

Public Lands

Public lands are owned by various entities and are distributed widely across Vermont, with more than 800,000 acres under state or federal management.

• State Lands and State-Managed Lands

• Federal Lands

  • Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
  • Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
  • Green Mountain National Forest

• Long Range Management Planning for State Lands

• Management Activities and Funding of Wildlife Management Areas

• Authorized and Prohibited Activities on Fish & Wildlife Lands

• Accessibility on State Lands (using mobility devices)

Private Lands

Learn how to improve habitat on your land or in your community, and how we work to conserve habitat throughout Vermont.

• Habitat Help For Landowners

• Landowner Resources

• Habitat Help For Communities