Press Release

A preliminary report from Vermont Fish & Wildlife shows that hunters brought home 5,349 wild turkeys during the spring hunting season

Cliffs Clear to Hike and Climb Again August 1

Each year, Steve Parren, wildlife biologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, gets contacted about pet turtles people no longer want.

Fish & Wildlife is again asking the public for help. If you see a group of young turkeys in Vermont during August, the department asks you to go to the turkey brood survey on its website

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding people that it is very important to avoid attracting bears by leaving any type of food sources outside.

Applications for hunting at Mud Creek on October 12 and 15 may be downloaded from the website, and printed applications will be available at Fish & Wildlife offices

The range was closed in order to remove lead projectiles from the long gun and pistol berms.

Applications available online and at local license agents

Gerin Fortin, 22, of Orleans, Vermont, pleaded guilty on June 26 in Orleans Superior Court to taking a moose in closed season and taking a moose by illegal means.

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking the public to be mindful of bears when out camping or hiking in the woods this summer.