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Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Press Releases

850 Press Releases
  • Published on May 20, 2021 - 16:22 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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  • Published on May 20, 2021 - 16:22 GMT

    Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permit Applications Available

    Vermont’s muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit applications are now available online at Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website and from license agents.  A link to the information and online applications is on the home page.  The Fish and Wildlife Board …

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  • Published on May 14, 2021 - 14:02 GMT

    VT Hunting Season Bear Ages are Available

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says hunters who took a bear in the 2020 bear hunting seasons can now look up the age of their bear on the department’s website, www.vtfishandwildlife.com. “Successful bear hunters help in our management of this …

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  • Published on May 14, 2021 - 13:03 GMT

    VT Hunting Season Bear Ages are Available

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says hunters who took a bear in the 2020 bear hunting seasons can now look up the age of their bear on the department’s website, www.vtfishandwildlife.com. “Successful bear hunters help in our management of this …

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  • Published on May 11, 2021 - 14:30 GMT

    Vermont’s Catch-and-Release Bass Fishing is Underway

    Vermont’s catch-and-release bass fishing is underway with some of the hottest bass fishing action in the region happening right now. “Spring catch-and-release bass fishing is a really special time to be on the water in Vermont, and the fishing can be truly …

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  • Published on May 6, 2021 - 21:24 GMT

    Green Mountain Conservation Camp ‘Work-cation’ Weekends

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is looking for volunteers to join them for fun-filled weekends to get the camps ready for the 2021 season.  This year, the GMCC Kehoe ‘workcation’ weekend will be May 15-16 and the GMCC Buck Lake workcation weekend …

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  • Published on May 6, 2021 - 21:24 GMT

    Training Course Offered for New Hunter Education Instructors

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering a New Instructor Training Course for people interested in volunteering to teach Hunter Education courses in Vermont. The training will take place Saturday, June 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the …

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  • Published on May 6, 2021 - 20:10 GMT

    Green Mountain Conservation Camp ‘Work-cation’ Weekends

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is looking for volunteers to join them for fun-filled weekends to get the camps ready for the 2021 season.  This year, the GMCC Kehoe ‘workcation’ weekend will be May 15-16 and the GMCC Buck Lake workcation weekend …

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  • Published on May 6, 2021 - 20:10 GMT

    Training Course Offered for New Hunter Education Instructors

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering a New Instructor Training Course for people interested in volunteering to teach Hunter Education courses in Vermont. The training will take place Saturday, June 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the …

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  • Published on May 6, 2021 - 16:00 GMT

    Turtles on the Roadway Need Your Help

    Vermont’s turtles will be on the move this spring, and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking for the public’s help in keeping them safe.  Female turtles will be looking for places to deposit their eggs, sometimes choosing to lay them along the …

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  • Published on May 5, 2021 - 20:12 GMT

    VTF&W Partners with the Intervale Center on Spring Outdoor Programs

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will be working in partnership with the Intervale Center in Burlington, VT this spring and summer.  Programs will provide a variety of outdoor opportunities connecting participants to the nature around the beautiful …

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  • Published on May 5, 2021 - 20:12 GMT

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Warden Service Pledges to Advance Women in Policing

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Warden Service has signed on to the 30x30 Pledge to adopt a series of low and no-cost actions policing agencies can take to improve the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement.  The activities are designed …

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  • Published on May 5, 2021 - 20:12 GMT

    Deer Ages Available on VTF&W Website

    Hunters who provided the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department with a tooth from their deer can now find out how old their deer was by visiting the department’s website. A total of 2,025 teeth were received from successful hunters in 2020.  When added to …

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  • Published on May 5, 2021 - 18:49 GMT

    VTF&W Partners with the Intervale Center on Spring Outdoor Programs

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will be working in partnership with the Intervale Center in Burlington, VT this spring and summer.  Programs will provide a variety of outdoor opportunities connecting participants to the nature around the beautiful …

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  • Published on May 5, 2021 - 18:49 GMT

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Warden Service Pledges to Advance Women in Policing

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Warden Service has signed on to the 30x30 Pledge to adopt a series of low and no-cost actions policing agencies can take to improve the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement.  The activities are designed …

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  • Published on May 4, 2021 - 16:39 GMT

    Young Wildlife Belong in the Wild

    Watching wildlife is enjoyable, especially when young animals appear in the spring.  But it is best to keep your distance.  Picking up young wildlife can do more harm than good, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and it is also against …

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  • Published on April 29, 2021 - 16:29 GMT

    VTF&W to Hold Electronic Deer Hearings May 11 and 13

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will hold two more virtual public hearings on May 11 and 13 to solicit input on deer. These online hearings will be held via ZOOM Webinar starting at 6:30 p.m. May 11 Virtual Deer Hearing https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ …

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  • Published on April 29, 2021 - 15:11 GMT

    VTF&W to Hold Electronic Deer Hearings May 11 and 13

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will hold two more virtual public hearings on May 11 and 13 to solicit input on deer. These online hearings will be held via ZOOM Webinar starting at 6:30 p.m. May 11 Virtual Deer Hearing https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ …

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  • Published on April 28, 2021 - 04:12 GMT

    Remembering Fallen Game Warden Arnold Magoon

    Game Warden Supervisor Arnold Magoon was killed by a poacher 43 Years ago today.  The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking that you take a moment to honor the memory of State Game Warden Arnold Magoon of Brandon and all of Vermont’s fallen …

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  • Published on April 28, 2021 - 04:12 GMT

    Hunt Safely This Turkey Season

    Hunting safely during Vermont’s May 1-31 turkey season is easy if you follow tips issued by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. With the opening of spring turkey hunting season on May 1, Fish and Wildlife urges hunters to consider these safety tips: …

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