Press Releases

Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning

Vermont Fish and Wildlife is reminding hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal disease of the brain and nervous system in deer and elk.

The season runs through Sunday, December 31, 2023

Vermont has two bear hunting seasons.  The early season, which requires a special bear tag, starts September 1, and continues through November 10

A hunting license is required, and a waterfowl hunter 16 or older must carry current federal and Vermont duck stamps. 

Summer is when some species of bats gather in colonies, to raise their young in human-made structures

Hikers and rock climbers can return to Vermont cliffs now that peregrine falcon nesting season has ended. 

The courses will be listed as they become available on Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department now has information on its website about the 2023 controlled waterfowl hunts