FAQs

Have questions about using baitfish? Check the FAQs below for answers to the most common inquiries.

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department maintains more than 190 developed fishing access areas, providing public access for shore fishing opportunities and launching of water craft.

Funds local efforts related to stewardship and enjoyment of our water resources.

Encourages the enhancement of non-profit and municipal shooting ranges and provides Vermonters with safe, environmentally responsible shooting areas.

Having your own pond full of fish can bring lots of enjoyment. Here are the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about managing fish ponds.

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Permanent Licenses (66 Years or Older)

Here are the answers to how to safely live with bears and help keep Vermont’s bears wild.

Seeing a black bear can be an exciting, and for some people, a nerve-wracking event. These recommendations are meant to be general and cover the basic types of human-bear interactions that can occur. Encounters vary greatly, and all situations are different.

Black bears are large, strong wild animals that should be treated with respect and appreciated from a distance to ensure your safety as well as the bear’s.

Learn about the new age eligibility for permanent licenses taking effect in 2018.