Press Release

Bats are once again in the headlines and they need our help.

Turtle nesting activity peaks this time of year, and drivers are urged to keep an eye out for turtles on the road – especially when driving near ponds and wetlands.

Vermont’s auction for three moose hunting permits is open until 4:30 p.m. August 12. Bids will be opened and winners notified on August 13

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says deer fawns are being born this time of year and asks that people avoid disturbing or picking them up.

Vermont’s catch-and-release bass fishing runs until June 13, when the regular bass season opens, and the harvesting of bass is allowed.

In addition to the many trails that are currently closed to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, several cliff areas are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has released the Vermont Master Angler Program 2019 Annual Report with 726 entries and 49 Master Angler Award recipients.

Vermont’s regular spring turkey hunting season is May 1-31, and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters that they must report their turkeys on the department’s website

Picking up young wildlife can do more harm than good, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and it is also against the law.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will hold two more public hearings on deer.