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The Junior Waterfowl Hunter Training Program is a joint educational effort of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, the Sportsman’s Club of Franklin County and volunteers to teach young hunters about waterfowl hunting. The program focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible, respected individuals who strive to learn all they can about waterfowl and to become knowledgeable in firearms safety, hunter ethics and wildlife conservation.

Participation in the program will be limited to 30 enrollees.

All mentors and young hunters must attend the one-day training session on Saturday, August 17, with instruction beginning at 8:00 AM at the Franklin County Sportsman’s Club on Route 36 (Maquam Shore Road) in St. Albans.

For more information about this year's program and registration requirements, call refuge headquarters at 802-868-4781. 

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Youth hunters (ages 15 and under) will be challenged in marksmanship, upland bird hunting and knowledge. 

Challenge 1: Test your hunting skills on upland birds in the field.

Challenge 2: Test your shooting skills with a .22 rifle.

Challenge 3: Mystery challenge. Only 16 tickets available

Participants and accompanying adult will be required to have a current Vermont hunting license.

When: July 27, 2024, 8:00am-4:00pm

Where: BBB Guide Service, 1248 Mud Pond Rd, Thetford Center, VT 05075

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The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will be offering Junior Warden Weekend to be held at the Edward F. Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton on July 27-28.

The weekend is open to ages 15-17 and is the perfect way for teens to unplug and engage with peers outdoors before heading back to the classroom.  The weekend is capped at 25 participants, but there is still space for new registrants.  

The cost for the weekend is $125, which includes all meals.  Sponsorships are available on a limited basis.

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Do you have a passion for hunting and want to share that passion with others? The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is hosting an instructor training course on Thursday, August 1st in Montpelier VT.

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If you have questions or want more information, contact Nathan.Lafont@vermont.gov or call 802-828-1193.

Vermont’s popular fish and wildlife summer course for teachers and other educators will be held July 14-19, 2024. 

The interactive field course that gets educators out into Vermont’s streams, forests and wetlands with some of the state’s leading natural resource experts takes place at the Buck Lake Conservation Camp in Woodbury. 

Now in its 39^th year, “Wildlife Management and Outdoor Education Techniques for Educators,” is a one-week course taught by Vermont Fish and Wildlife and other Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) staff through Vermont State University. 

A course description, schedule of activities and registration information are available by email from Alison.Thomas@vermont.gov

Boating safety education is required for any motorboat operator, 12 years of age or older, born after January 1, 1974.  The Boat Vermont, 8 hour classroom course will enable you to get the certification that you need.

The course is 8 hours and is offered over 4 days.  Participants must be present at all classes to be eligible for certification.

Williston Recreation - Instructor: Jon Fick
Location: 3294 St. George Road, Williston | map
Dates: April 29, May 1, 6, 8, 2024 
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm

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This course consists of two four-hour sessions. September 14 and 21 from 9am-2pm. Vermont law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1974, to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.

Woodard Marine – Instructor: Rob Sterling
Location: Woodard Marine, 615 Creek Rd. Hydeville, VT 05750 | map
Questions: Contact Rob Sterling at Woodard Marine (802)-265-3690 or email Rob@woodardmarine.com

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For more information about boater safety courses in-person and online, click here. 

This course consists of two four-hour sessions. August 10 and August 17 from 9am-2pm. Vermont law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1974, to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.

Woodard Marine – Instructor: Rob Sterling
Location: Woodard Marine, 615 Creek Rd. Hydeville, VT 05750 | map
Questions: Contact Rob Sterling at Woodard Marine (802)-265-3690 or email Rob@woodardmarine.com

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For more information about boater safety courses in-person and online, click here. 

This course consists of two four-hour sessions. Vermont law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1974, to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.

Woodard Marine – Instructor: Rob Sterling
Location: Woodard Marine, 615 Creek Rd. Hydeville, VT 05750 | map
Questions: Contact Rob Sterling at Woodard Marine (802)-265-3690 or email Rob@woodardmarine.com

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For more information about boater safety courses in-person and online, click here. 

This course consists of two four-hour sessions. Vermont law requires all motorized boat and PWC operators born after January 1, 1974, to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card.

Woodard Marine – Instructor: Rob Sterling
Location: Woodard Marine, 615 Creek Rd. Hydeville, VT 05750 | map
Questions: Contact Rob Sterling at Woodard Marine (802)-265-3690 or email Rob@woodardmarine.com

Register Now

For more information about boater safety courses in-person and online, click here.