Press Release

The proposal was presented by the Fish and Wildlife Department to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board at its February 19 meeting in Montpelier

Vermont State Game Wardens remind riders that consuming alcohol while operating a snowmobile is illegal and dangerous.

F&W Says Angler’s Inability to Identify Fish Species Hurts Management Programs

We urge drivers to maintain a safe speed at all times because obstacles can come very quickly

Vermont Bear Hound Association President Butch Spear and Vermont Bear Biologist Forrest Hammond will speak about the legal, regulated hunting of bears with hounds in Vermont and the challenges of co-existing with bears

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, in cooperation with the Vermont Land Ethic Partnership, is offering a new “Connecting to Nature Book Club”

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department urges people venturing out on the ice of Vermont’s lakes and ponds to always put safety first and monitor ice conditions, especially after significant snow fall

Many Vermont bears are not getting much rest this winter, according to Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s bear biologist Forrest Hammond.

VT Fish and Wildlife biologist Tim Appleton will lead a free guided tour for the public of the East Hill Wildlife Management Area in Wolcott on Saturday, February 22

Vermonters interested in conserving wildlife should donate to the Nongame Wildlife Fund on their state income tax form this year, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.