Press Releases

North America’s native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the Thanksgiving turkey on our dinner table. 

A list of volunteers during the hunting seasons to help hunters locate deer or bear

Data from a research band on the eagle’s leg showed that it was first observed in Vermont in August 2006.

Report Violations to 1-800-75ALERT (1-800-752-5378)

Moose hunting was only allowed in Wildlife Management Unit E

Tooth envelopes are available at all deer reporting stations.

Hunters are required to report deer in person at a big game reporting station during the regular season. 

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department biologists survey oak and beech stands around the state each fall

This survey is a great opportunity for hunters to let us know what they saw and to help inform management of deer and other wildlife

Making the most of the meals provided by deer taken in hunting seasons starts with processing them quickly and correctly