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Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Press Releases

850 Press Releases
  • Published on June 23, 2021 - 14:27 GMT

    Wildlife Course for Educators, July 11-16, Still Has a Few Openings

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department still has a few openings in our July 11-16 Fish and Wildlife summer course for teachers and other educators.  Now in its 36th year, “Wildlife Management and Outdoor Education Techniques for Educators,” is a one-week …

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  • Published on June 23, 2021 - 01:02 GMT

    Pollinators in Peril

    Many of Vermont’s pollinator species are in peril, and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department would like to share a few simple suggestions to greatly benefit our essential pollinator species. “The majority of our flowering plants need pollinators in …

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  • Published on June 22, 2021 - 15:56 GMT

    Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permits Are Still Available

    Vermont’s muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit applications are still available online at Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website and from license agents for a while longer.  Hunting for antlerless deer will be allowed statewide during the archery season …

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  • Published on June 22, 2021 - 14:54 GMT

    Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permits Are Still Available

    Vermont’s muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit applications are still available online at Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website and from license agents for a while longer.  Hunting for antlerless deer will be allowed statewide during the archery season …

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  • Published on June 16, 2021 - 17:40 GMT

    Fishing Access Areas Not Safe for Swimming

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds the public not to swim at fishing access areas due to safety concerns.  The primary use of the fishing access areas is for launching and retrieving motorboats.  The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department …

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  • Published on June 15, 2021 - 17:40 GMT

    Protect Grassland Birds by Mowing Later

    Bobolinks, meadowlarks, Savannah sparrows, and grasshopper sparrows enrich our summers with their songs, but some of these species are in decline due to the loss of appropriate grassland habitat. Landowners can make a difference by altering the times of …

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  • Published on June 10, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

    Vermont Moose Hunt Application Deadline, June 30

    The deadline to apply for a 2021 Vermont moose hunting permit is June 30.  Moose permit applications are available on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s website www.vtfishandwildlife.com for the hunt limited to Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit ( …

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  • Published on June 10, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

    VTF&W Offers Introduction to Fishing Seminars

    Many people have recently discovered fishing as a great low-stress way to enjoy the out-of-doors with the added benefit of sometimes bringing home a nice meal of fish.  The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says these people often ask to learn more …

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  • Published on June 10, 2021 - 17:45 GMT

    Multi-Month Fish & Wildlife Investigation Leads to Seven Arrests

    On December 5, 2020, the Vermont Warden Service began a multi-month investigation into illegal deer hunting in Rockingham and surrounding towns that would lead to seven arrests.  Throughout the course of the investigation Wardens discovered that …

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  • Published on June 10, 2021 - 17:45 GMT

    Vermont Moose Hunt Application Deadline, June 30

    The deadline to apply for a 2021 Vermont moose hunting permit is June 30.  Moose permit applications are available on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s website www.vtfishandwildlife.com for the hunt limited to Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit ( …

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  • Published on June 10, 2021 - 17:45 GMT

    VTF&W Offers Introduction to Fishing Seminars

    Many people have recently discovered fishing as a great low-stress way to enjoy the out-of-doors with the added benefit of sometimes bringing home a nice meal of fish.  The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says these people often ask to learn more …

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  • Published on June 10, 2021 - 16:17 GMT

    Multi-Month Fish & Wildlife Investigation Leads to Seven Arrests

    On December 5, 2020, the Vermont Warden Service began a multi-month investigation into illegal deer hunting in Rockingham and surrounding towns that would lead to seven arrests.  Throughout the course of the investigation Wardens discovered that …

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  • Published on June 4, 2021 - 01:44 GMT

    Fires are Prohibited at Fishing Access Areas

    With the beginning of summer upon us and the increase in shore fishing, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds people that open fires are prohibited at all Vermont fishing access areas and state wildlife management lands. Open fires and their …

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  • Published on June 4, 2021 - 00:01 GMT

    Fires are Prohibited at Fishing Access Areas

    With the beginning of summer upon us and the increase in shore fishing, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds people that open fires are prohibited at all Vermont fishing access areas and state wildlife management lands. Open fires and their …

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  • Published on June 2, 2021 - 20:42 GMT

    Vermont Bass Fishing Season Opens June 12

    Vermont’s bass fishing season kicks off on Saturday, June 12, and anglers throughout the state are eager to hit their favorite body of water in search of fun and exciting fishing adventures for largemouth and smallmouth bass. “Anglers in Vermont are …

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  • Published on June 2, 2021 - 20:42 GMT

    Vermont’s Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 12

    Vermont’s annual, statewide Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 12 this year, which will also be opening day of the regular bass fishing season. “Vermont’s Free Fishing Day gives anglers the opportunity to go fishing without a license for the day in …

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  • Published on June 2, 2021 - 18:59 GMT

    Vermont Bass Fishing Season Opens June 12

    Vermont’s bass fishing season kicks off on Saturday, June 12, and anglers throughout the state are eager to hit their favorite body of water in search of fun and exciting fishing adventures for largemouth and smallmouth bass. “Anglers in Vermont are …

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  • Published on June 2, 2021 - 18:59 GMT

    Vermont’s Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 12

    Vermont’s annual, statewide Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 12 this year, which will also be opening day of the regular bass fishing season. “Vermont’s Free Fishing Day gives anglers the opportunity to go fishing without a license for the day in …

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  • Published on June 1, 2021 - 14:38 GMT

    Fawns are Arriving; Leave them Alone Urges F&W

    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.  Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June, according to Vermont deer …

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  • Published on May 20, 2021 - 17:36 GMT

    Turtles Must be Left in the Wild

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says keeping native turtles as pets is prohibited because it can harm the turtle and pose threats to wild turtle populations. “Capturing a wild turtle and keeping it as a pet, even if only for a short time, is not …

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