Seminar

Vermont has nine species of bats. How are they doing? Is white-nose syndrome still a concern? How can you encourage them on your property through habitat management?  They eat tons of insects. Alyssa Bennett, a biologist with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will share all about bats. Landowner Tracy Winn will share her management goals and how wildlife benefits. We will discuss microhabitat features such as tree cavities and peeling bark to features such as forest openings and canopy closure. By the end of this outing, you will be able to think like a bat.

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Learn the basics of turkey calling and spring hunting tactics. This class is for all ages and experience levels. Students will go home with their own turkey call to practice with.

Bring a lunch, water, and anything else you need to be comfortable for the day.

Location: Mendon Fish & Game Club, 17 Chittenden Road, Rutland, VT 05701

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This event has been postponed due to the challenging weather conditions forecasted for March 23. More information will be sent via email to those who are registered for this seminar. 

Learning to Hunt Spring Turkeys is designed specifically for new hunters who will learn how to effectively hunt wild turkey gobblers in the upcoming spring hunting season. This turkey hunting seminar is being offered by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and volunteer instructors on Saturday, April 13 at the Waterbury Stowe Fish & Game Club.

Registration is required.

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Are you looking for detailed instruction from a professional on how to sight in your deer rifle this season? Then this seminar is for you! 

Certified instructors will hold a Deer Rifle Sight-in Seminar from 10AM-12PM at the Walter Cabell Shooting Range in Woodbury. Following the seminar, the range will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for public use. Paper sight-in targets will be provided but please bring your own rifle and ammunition to take full advantage of this opportunity. 

Location: GMCC Buck Lake, Woodbury VT

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This seminar is designed specifically for new hunters and will cover turkey biology, effective turkey calls, how to pattern your shotgun, how to butcher your turkey, and lots more.

The seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Vermont Wilderness School, Croker Hall, 60 Austine Drive, Brattleboro VT 05301.

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This seminar is designed specifically for new hunters and will cover turkey biology, effective turkey calls, how to pattern your shotgun, how to butcher your turkey, and lots more.

The Learn to Hunt Spring Turkey Seminar will be held on Saturday, April 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club, 5365 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677. 

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Taught by Let’s Go Fishing Instructor Sam Shultis this seminar offers an in depth look at fishing rods & their applications. Throughout the course we will discuss rod selection, fighting technique, line selection and much more. The course will leave you with the knowledge you need to not only select rods but also how to use them appropriately.

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Time: 10:00am-2:00pm

Location: Education Center at Kehoe Conservation Camp: 636 point of pines rd. Castleton VT 05735

Try your hand at the NWTF's Vermont Turkey Calling Contest being held at the Vermont Yankee Classic Sportsman's Show in Essex Jct VT at 9:00am. 

For more information, please contact Ron LaFreniere at (802) 434-4274.

Are you new to hunting waterfowl and upland game birds and want to learn more? Then this is the course for you!

Volunteer instructors and F&W staff will guiding you through a day of learning techniques for harvesting, processing and cooking your game bird.

This course is geared toward new adult hunters and families.

Location: North Country Sportsman's Club, Williston VT 

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This three-day advanced trapping workshop is for those who have already been certified in trapper education and will include in-depth, hands-on trapping instruction, covering topics such as furbearer biology, land trapping methods, water trapping methods, and fur handling.

Lodging will be provided at Buck Lake Green Mountain Conservation Camp (in cabins, so be prepared to bring your own bed sheets/sleeping bag, pillows, etc.). Meals will be provided from Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. Any participant under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost to attend this seminar is $25.00 per person. Make all checks payable to the Vermont Trapper’s Association.

For any questions or to register contact: Kevin Lawrence 5449 Main Street, Newbury, VT 05051, cell number 802-280-5884 or e-mail nedappleman@gmail.com. Register early as space is limited!

This event is sponsored by the Vermont Trappers Association and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife.

Friday, October 1, 2021 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, October 2, 2021 7:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday, October 3, 2021 7:00am - 2:00pm

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