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Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Press Releases

850 Press Releases
  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 20:38 GMT

    Be Alert to Avoid Moose on the Highway

    Drivers need to be alert and cautious because moose are on the move, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.  Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning because this is …

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  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 19:36 GMT

    VT F&W Commemorates 100 Years of Wildlife Management Area Conservation

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, along with a broad array of supporters, allies and partners, is commemorating a century of protecting and improving land in Vermont for wildlife species and those who care for them. In 1920, the Vermont Fish & …

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  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 19:36 GMT

    Hunters Reminded of Rules on Importing Deer, Elk

    Hunters traveling outside Vermont to hunt deer or elk need to keep in mind that a regulation designed to protect Vermont's wild deer from chronic wasting disease remains in effect, according to a reminder from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. …

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  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 19:36 GMT

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Grants Available to Improve Shooting Ranges

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife is offering shooting range improvement grants to encourage upgrades of shooting ranges for enhanced safety and operation.    The Shooting Range Improvement Grant Program seeks grant applications from clubs and government …

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  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 19:36 GMT

    VT F&W Urges Hunters to Help Keep Deer Healthy

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters of a regulation designed to help keep Vermont deer healthy by banning the use of any deer lure containing natural deer urine or other deer bodily fluids. The infectious agent of Chronic Wasting …

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  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 19:36 GMT

    Be Alert to Avoid Moose on the Highway

    Drivers need to be alert and cautious because moose are on the move, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.  Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning because this is …

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  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 18:05 GMT

    VT F&W Commemorates 100 Years of Wildlife Management Area Conservation

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, along with a broad array of supporters, allies and partners, is commemorating a century of protecting and improving land in Vermont for wildlife species and those who care for them. In 1920, the Vermont Fish & …

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  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 18:05 GMT

    Hunters Reminded of Rules on Importing Deer, Elk

    Hunters traveling outside Vermont to hunt deer or elk need to keep in mind that a regulation designed to protect Vermont's wild deer from chronic wasting disease remains in effect, according to a reminder from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. …

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  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 18:05 GMT

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Grants Available to Improve Shooting Ranges

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife is offering shooting range improvement grants to encourage upgrades of shooting ranges for enhanced safety and operation.    The Shooting Range Improvement Grant Program seeks grant applications from clubs and government …

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  • Published on September 14, 2020 - 18:05 GMT

    VT F&W Urges Hunters to Help Keep Deer Healthy

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters of a regulation designed to help keep Vermont deer healthy by banning the use of any deer lure containing natural deer urine or other deer bodily fluids. The infectious agent of Chronic Wasting …

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  • Published on September 9, 2020 - 15:33 GMT

    VTF&W Sets Age Requirement for Online Hunter Education Classes

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has set a minimum age requirement of 12 years for their online-only hunter education course, bowhunter education course and trapper education correspondence course to begin on October 1. “In light of the COVID-19 …

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  • Published on September 9, 2020 - 14:08 GMT

    VTF&W Sets Age Requirement for Online Hunter Education Classes

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has set a minimum age requirement of 12 years for their online-only hunter education course, bowhunter education course and trapper education correspondence course to begin on October 1. “In light of the COVID-19 …

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  • Published on September 8, 2020 - 20:11 GMT

    Vermont Youth Waterfowl Hunting, Sept. 26-27

    A youngster’s first hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation.  There is no finer time to begin this journey than during Vermont’s upcoming youth waterfowl hunting weekend on September 26 …

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  • Published on September 8, 2020 - 18:45 GMT

    Vermont Youth Waterfowl Hunting, Sept. 26-27

    A youngster’s first hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation.  There is no finer time to begin this journey than during Vermont’s upcoming youth waterfowl hunting weekend on September 26 …

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  • Published on September 8, 2020 - 16:19 GMT

    Vermont Bear Hunters to Aid Wildlife Scientists

    The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is again reminding successful bear hunters that a regulation requires them to submit a bear tooth so wildlife managers can collect important information on Vermont’s bear population. The hunter must field dress …

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  • Published on September 8, 2020 - 15:10 GMT

    Vermont Bear Hunters to Aid Wildlife Scientists

    The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is again reminding successful bear hunters that a regulation requires them to submit a bear tooth so wildlife managers can collect important information on Vermont’s bear population. The hunter must field dress …

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  • Published on September 3, 2020 - 15:57 GMT

    Leashed Tracking Dogs for Recovery of Game

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is providing the following list of certified leashed tracking dog owners who volunteer during the hunting seasons to help hunters locate deer or bear that have been shot during hunting season but not yet recovered.  …

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  • Published on September 3, 2020 - 14:14 GMT

    Leashed Tracking Dogs for Recovery of Game

    The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is providing the following list of certified leashed tracking dog owners who volunteer during the hunting seasons to help hunters locate deer or bear that have been shot during hunting season but not yet recovered.  …

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  • Published on August 27, 2020 - 20:01 GMT

    Wildlife Ecology and Forest Management at Andrews Community Forest

    Join Ethan Tapper, Chittenden County Forester, and Andrea Shortsleeve, Wildlife Biologist for Vermont Fish and Wildlife, at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 15 for a virtual presentation on Vermont’s wildlife, wildlife ecology and forest management …

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  • Published on August 27, 2020 - 20:01 GMT

    Vermont’s Archery Deer Season Starts Oct. 1

    The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says hunters are looking forward to Vermont’s upcoming October 1- November 13 and November 30 to December 15 archery deer hunting season.  A hunter may take up to four deer in Vermont’s two-part archery season if …

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