Vermont Turkey Brood Survey Starts July 1
June 20, 2022
If you see a flock of turkeys in Vermont during July and August, the department asks you to go to the turkey brood survey on its website
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Vermont Moose Hunt Application Deadline, June 22
June 13, 2022
Moose permit applications are available on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s website
With Reports of Bear Conflicts Across the State, Fish and Wildlife Urges Proactive Steps for Safely Coexisting with Black Bears
June 13, 2022
Many conflicts between bears and people can be prevented with some easy, proactive steps.
Federally Threatened Orchid Discovered in Vermont
June 8, 2022
Botanists with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department confirmed that a population of small whorled pogonia
Training Course Offered for New Hunter Education Instructors
May 31, 2022
Additional instructor training courses will be offered in the future, and the application can be filled out for those at any time
Fires and Swimming are Prohibited at Fishing Access Areas
May 31, 2022
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department maintains 196 developed fishing access areas on lakes and rivers throughout the state.
Public Reminded to Not Disturb Spawning Sea Lamprey in Connecticut River Drainage
June 3, 2022
Sea lamprey are native to Connecticut River, beneficial to aquatic ecosystem
Protect Grassland Birds by Mowing Later
May 31, 2022
Landowners can make a difference by altering the times of year they mow fields
Vermont’s Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 11
June 7, 2022
Vermont’s Free Fishing Day gives resident and nonresident anglers the opportunity to go fishing without a license for the day in Vermont lakes and streams
Windsor Bobcat Tests Positive for Rabies
May 18, 2022
Rabies is a viral disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal.