Give Nesting Loons Space
June 20, 2018
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is asking boaters and anglers to give loons a hand this summer by enjoying them from a safe distance.
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Electric Fencing Offers Protection Against Chicken Predation
June 18, 2018
Keeping a small flock of chickens at home to provide eggs and meat has become increasingly popular, but many first-time small-scale poultry farmers are discovering that several species of wildlife like the taste of chicken as much as we do.
Help Keep Vermont’s Bears Wild
June 11, 2018
Conflicts between people and Vermont’s healthy bear population are becoming more common and Vermont State Game Wardens and biologists have been busy fielding calls from the public. Reports of bears frequenting human areas have been on the rise this summer.
Release of Aquarium Fish or Plants is an Environmental Threat
June 6, 2018
Keeping an aquarium with tropical fish and plants can be fun and educational. But, releasing these fish or plants outdoors can be harmful to native species and is prohibited by Vermont law according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Awarded 2017 Sport Fish Restoration Outstanding Project Award for Innovative Study of Brook Trout
February 28, 2018
The American Fisheries Society recently awarded the 2017 Sport Fish Restoration Outstanding Project Award to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department for the project entitled “Evaluation of Wild Brook Trout Populations in Vermont Streams.”
Enjoy Vermont’s Wildlife From a Distance
June 4, 2018
State health and wildlife officials have one message for people who come across any animals in the wild – “Just leave them be.”
Fawns Are Arriving... Leave Them Alone Urges F&W
May 30, 2018
Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June. Here are tips on how to keep them safe.
Consider Delayed Mowing to Conserve Grassland Birds
May 31, 2018
We encourage landowners to help promote these beloved species and give these birds a chance to complete their nesting season simply by altering the times of year that they mow large fields.