Press Release

Believed to be gone from the state, rare fern found in the NEK

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says bear hunting season starts in September

Vermont Fish & Wildlife says anyone interested in taking a hunter education course should consider doing so this summer

Biologist-led educational seminars to cover the importance of streambanks and unique natural communities

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