Press Releases

Hunters are required to report deer in person at a big game reporting station during youth and novice weekend. 

The virus does not affect other wildlife, humans or pets, except rabbits.

The dropping temperatures and shorter days of fall bring some of the year’s hottest fishing action in Vermont

Learn more about Tree Stand Safety

Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day is Saturday, October 14

One of the department’s outreach goals is to use our social media platforms as educational tools.

CWD is 100 percent fatal to deer and moose. 

Call the toll-free hotline: 1-800-75ALERT(1-800-752-5378) The toll-free hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to report wildlife violations.

Today’s robust bear population is the result of a decades-long research and conservation efforts

Bears must be reported in-person at a regional big game reporting station.