Taught by Let’s Go Fishing Instructor Sam Shultis this seminar offers an in depth look at fishing rods & their applications. Throughout the course we will discuss rod selection, fighting technique, line selection and much more. The course will leave you with the knowledge you need to not only select rods but also how to use them appropriately.

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Time: 10:00am-2:00pm

Location: Education Center at Kehoe Conservation Camp: 636 point of pines rd. Castleton VT 05735

The department will hold three in-person public hearings on the proposed 2023 moose hunting season and current health status of Vermont’s deer herd in March. 

The three in-person hearings will begin at 6:30 p.m. at these locations:

March 20 -- Lake Region High School, 317 Lake Region Rd, Orleans, VT 05860

March 23 – Woodstock Union High School, 100 Amsden Way, Woodstock, VT 05091

March 24 – Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave., Manchester Center, VT 05255

Click here to find out more about Public Meetings.

This introductory course will cover everything you need to know to feel confident on the ice while focusing on targeting smelt. 

Location: Waterbury Reservoir, Blush Hill Rd, Waterbury VT

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The department will hold three in-person public hearings on the proposed 2023 moose hunting season and current health status of Vermont’s deer herd in March. 

The three in-person hearings will begin at 6:30 p.m. at these locations:

March 20 -- Lake Region High School, 317 Lake Region Rd, Orleans, VT 05860

March 23 – Woodstock Union High School, 100 Amsden Way, Woodstock, VT 05091

March 24 – Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave., Manchester Center, VT 05255

Click here to find out more about these Public Meetings.

The department will hold three in-person public hearings on the proposed 2023 moose hunting season and current health status of Vermont’s deer herd in March. 

The three in-person hearings will begin at 6:30 p.m. at these locations:

March 20 -- Lake Region High School, 317 Lake Region Rd, Orleans, VT 05860

March 23 – Woodstock Union High School, 100 Amsden Way, Woodstock, VT 05091

March 24 – Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave., Manchester Center, VT 05255

Click here to find out more about Public Meetings.

Do you want to teach Vermonters to be safe, ethical, and legal while hunting? Do you have a passion for hunting and want to share that passion with others? Then teach with us! 

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is hosting an instructor training course on Saturday, March 25th at South Burlington City Hall. All applicants must complete their instructor paperwork and online homework before attending the course. Click here to find out more.

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Lunch will be provided. Be prepared to be outside for at least part of the day.

If you have questions or want more information, contact Nathan.Lafont@vermont.gov or call 802-828-1193. 

Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request at no cost to the participant. When requesting accommodations, we ask for as much advanced notice as possible.