By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger When Mike Peabody heard a noise outside his home unlike any he’d heard before, he figured his cat was involved. But as he followed the commotion into his house, he encountered a different sort of feline. “I ran […]
Tag: Fish & Wildlife
Conserving wildlife requires respecting differences
By Christopher Herrick When Vermonters balance our passion for wildlife with a commitment to mutual respect, our state sees results. The first half of this legislative session exemplifies what this approach can accomplish. After years of regulatory and legislative stalemate […]
Multi-month Fish & Wildlife investigation leads to seven arrests
A multi-month investigation into illegal deer hunting in Rockingham and surrounding towns began Dec. 5 and ended last month. It ultimately lead to seven arrests. Christopher Brough Sr., 51, was charged with 34 misdemeanors in both Windham and Windsor Counties. Charges […]
State to bear hunters: send us teeth
Early bear hunting season starts Sept. 1 The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding successful bear hunters that a regulation now requires them to submit a bear tooth so wildlife managers can collect important information on Vermont’s bear population. […]