The Vermont walleye fishing season is set to open up on May 6, marking the return of some of the best walleye fishing in New England. “We saw some really nice, trophy-size walleye during our recent survey work, which certainly brightens the outlook a bit for the upcoming walleye season,” said Chet MacKenzie, fisheries biologist…

Vermont’s celebrated catch-and-release bass fishing season is underway with some of the hottest bass fishing action in the Green Mountain State happening right now. “The spring catch-and-release season is a really special time to be on the water in Vermont, and the fishing can be truly spectacular,” said avid bass angler Chris Adams, information specialist…

It was a busy weekend in athletics at the College of St. Joseph, with nine home games being played over a four-day stretch. CSJ Baseball was able to go 4-1, while the Lady Saints Softball team split 2-2. The baseball team is now above .500 for the first time all season with an overall record…

CASTLETON—The 12th annual Bart Jacob Memorial Youth Turkey Calling Contest, held April 8 in Castleton, attracted 20 competitors including several Vermont 4-Hers. The Oxbow Mountain 4-H Club of Pawlet and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department hosted the event at Kehoe Conservation Camp. In addition to the calling contest, arranged by age, the youths had…

RUTLAND—The 25th annual Vermont Sports Medicine Center’s (VSMC) 5K run/walk will be held Saturday, May 6. All proceeds from the event will benefit Kids on the Move and Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. The annual event has become a staple among the first 5Ks of the season, where all ages and abilities are welcome to walk…

It was another busy week in athletics at the College of St. Joseph. The baseball and softball teams played a combined 11 games, going 7-4 cumulatively. Fighting Saints Baseball went a perfect 3-0 on the week, improving their overall record to 19-20. They were recently ranked fourth in the USCAA Week Three Coaches Poll. They…

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has kicked off fish stocking work across the state, an effort that will ultimately result in over 1 million fish being distributed into Vermont waters in 2017. The work includes the strategic distribution of brook, brown, lake, rainbow and steelhead trout, as well as landlocked Atlantic salmon and walleye.…

It’s almost time for spring turkey hunting in Vermont. Youth spring turkey hunting weekend is April 29-30 this year. The regular spring turkey season is May 1-31. All of Vermont is open to turkey hunting during the youth weekend and regular spring season. Landowner permission is required to hunt on private land during youth turkey…

RUTLAND—It’s that time again! The Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District is again offering its spring trout stocking program that includes 6- to 8-inch and 10- to 12-inch rainbow and brook trout. Hy on A Hill Trout Farm will bring its fish tank truck filled with the 6- to 8-inch rainbow and brook trout to the…

Green Mountain National Golf Course has announced it will open for the 2017 golf season on April 28. “We think this is going to be an exciting year here at Green Mountain National and our staff is already working hard to be sure that conditions are in tip-top shape,” said general manager and PGA Professional…

It was a busy week in athletics for College of St. Joseph, with baseball and softball playing 11 games cumulatively. Fighting Saints Baseball went 3-2 on the week, highlighted by back-to-back victories over a stellar Point Park University team on April 12. They currently hold an overall record of 16-20 and ranked #4 on the…

Vermont Fish and Wildlife (F&W) announced that 47 anglers have achieved Master Angler status for 2016, including two notable Vermonters who successfully completed a difficult bonus challenge set by the department last year. “2016 marked the seventh year of the Master Angler program, and anglers from near and far continued to impress with their eagerness…

KILLINGTON—The seventh annual Long Trail Century Ride fundraiser to benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports will have more options this year, including a mountain bike component plus a 40-mile road route. Set for Saturday, June 24, the event is expected to raise more than $300,000 for adaptive sports programming, expensive adaptive equipment and scholarships. More…

Killington Resort to host races Thanksgiving weekend 2017-2018 By Evan Johnson Some of the best ski racers in the world will again be carving turns down Superstar at Killington Resort, Mike Solimano, resort president announced Monday, April 3. The FIS World Cup will return to Killington Resort over Thanksgiving weekend 2017, Nov. 24-26. "We wanted…

Mill River Union High School Girls’ and Boys’ JV and Varsity Basketball teams hosted American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer games in February to raise awareness and funds to help fight cancer. The Minutemen brought in just over $5,400, which will help fund cancer research and patient programs that save lives and end suffering from…