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Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Press Releases

826 Press Releases
  • Published on February 19, 2021 - 15:08 GMT

    Hunt Proposed to Improve Health of Vermont’s Moose

    A limited moose hunt in Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state is proposed in order to reduce the impact of winter ticks on the moose population. The proposal was presented by the Fish and Wildlife Department to …

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  • Published on February 19, 2021 - 00:12 GMT

    Hunt Proposed to Improve Health of Vermont’s Moose

    A limited moose hunt in Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state is proposed in order to reduce the impact of winter ticks on the moose population. The proposal was presented by the Fish and Wildlife Department to …

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  • Published on February 12, 2021 - 15:07 GMT

    2020 A Successful Year for Vermont Habitat Stamp Program

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to include the 2021 Vermont Habitat Stamp among their donations, continuing to build on the fund’s momentum in 2020.  “The first few years of the Vermont Habitat Stamp program have …

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  • Published on February 12, 2021 - 15:07 GMT

    VTF&W Proposes Simplifying Fishing Rules

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department wants to make it easier for people to go fishing by simplifying its fishing regulations.   Fishing regulations have become increasingly complex over time as amendments were added, making the rules more difficult for …

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  • Published on February 12, 2021 - 05:31 GMT

    2020 A Successful Year for Vermont Habitat Stamp Program

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to include the 2021 Vermont Habitat Stamp among their donations, continuing to build on the fund’s momentum in 2020.  “The first few years of the Vermont Habitat Stamp program have …

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  • Published on February 12, 2021 - 05:31 GMT

    VTF&W Proposes Simplifying Fishing Rules

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department wants to make it easier for people to go fishing by simplifying its fishing regulations.   Fishing regulations have become increasingly complex over time as amendments were added, making the rules more difficult for …

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  • Published on February 9, 2021 - 17:29 GMT

    Springfield Man Cited for Attempting to Elude on a Snowmobile

    Vermont State Game Wardens have charged Christopher Thomas, 29, of Springfield, VT in connection with a snowmobile violation that occurred Friday evening, February 5.  A Fish and Wildlife Warden was conducting a snowmobile safety checkpoint at the CCC Camp …

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  • Published on February 9, 2021 - 03:10 GMT

    Springfield Man Cited for Attempting to Elude on a Snowmobile

    Vermont State Game Wardens have charged Christopher Thomas, 29, of Springfield, VT in connection with a snowmobile violation that occurred Friday evening, February 5.  A Fish and Wildlife Warden was conducting a snowmobile safety checkpoint at the CCC Camp …

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  • Published on February 4, 2021 - 19:53 GMT

    Staying Active and Connecting to Nature this Winter

    Late winter in Vermont can feel a little long, but the Fish and Wildlife Department is here to help with great opportunities that are not only fun, but also educational.  Education Manager Ali Thomas says the department has something for everyone: “Whether …

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  • Published on February 2, 2021 - 15:38 GMT

    Staying Active and Connecting to Nature this Winter

    Late winter in Vermont can feel a little long, but the Fish and Wildlife Department is here to help with great opportunities that are not only fun, but also educational.  Education Manager Ali Thomas says the department has something for everyone: “Whether …

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  • Published on February 1, 2021 - 22:03 GMT

    VT Fish & Wildlife Urges Us to Remember Nongame Wildlife Tax Checkoff

    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.  The fund helps protect some of Vermont’s most threatened wildlife such …

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  • Published on February 1, 2021 - 22:03 GMT

    Special Snow Goose Hunting Opportunity

    Vermont’s spring snow goose hunt will be held from March 11 through April 23. Since 2009, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has annually issued a “Conservation Order” to allow the reduction of the population of migrating greater and lesser snow geese as …

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  • Published on February 1, 2021 - 16:43 GMT

    VT Fish & Wildlife Urges Us to Remember Nongame Wildlife Tax Checkoff

    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.  The fund helps protect some of Vermont’s most threatened wildlife such …

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  • Published on February 1, 2021 - 16:43 GMT

    Special Snow Goose Hunting Opportunity

    Vermont’s spring snow goose hunt will be held from March 11 through April 23. Since 2009, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has annually issued a “Conservation Order” to allow the reduction of the population of migrating greater and lesser snow geese as …

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  • Published on January 22, 2021 - 20:00 GMT

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Offers Virtual Ice Fishing Festival Ahead of Free Fishing Day

    With the 2021 winter ice fishing season firmly underway, and Free Fishing Day coming up on Saturday, January 30, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VTFW) today announced they have created an online Virtual Ice Fishing Festival to help new anglers …

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  • Published on January 22, 2021 - 19:08 GMT

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Offers Virtual Ice Fishing Festival Ahead of Free Fishing Day

    With the 2021 winter ice fishing season firmly underway, and Free Fishing Day coming up on Saturday, January 30, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VTFW) today announced they have created an online Virtual Ice Fishing Festival to help new anglers …

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  • Published on January 22, 2021 - 15:12 GMT

    South Burlington Felon Convicted in Deer Poaching Case

    Robert Verrastro, 47, of South Burlington, has pled guilty to the charge of possession of illegal big game among other crimes in connection with a deer poaching investigation in Starksboro that took place in November of 2019. The Vermont Warden Service …

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  • Published on January 22, 2021 - 14:26 GMT

    South Burlington Felon Convicted in Deer Poaching Case

    Robert Verrastro, 47, of South Burlington, has pled guilty to the charge of possession of illegal big game among other crimes in connection with a deer poaching investigation in Starksboro that took place in November of 2019. The Vermont Warden Service …

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  • Published on January 21, 2021 - 22:46 GMT

    Robert Hubbard of Warwick, MA Wins Vermont's Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Lottery

    Robert Hubbard, 57, of Warwick, MA is the lucky winner of the 2020 Vermont Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Lottery.  Mr. Hubbard will be entitled to hunt and fish in Vermont for free for the rest of his life.  He was drawn as the winner from among 19, …

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  • Published on January 21, 2021 - 21:16 GMT

    Robert Hubbard of Warwick, MA Wins Vermont's Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Lottery

    Robert Hubbard, 57, of Warwick, MA is the lucky winner of the 2020 Vermont Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Lottery.  Mr. Hubbard will be entitled to hunt and fish in Vermont for free for the rest of his life.  He was drawn as the winner from among 19, …

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