By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul A few winters back, a doe frequented our compost heap. The garden fence around it proved an inadequate barrier, as she simply hopped over it to nosh on the rotting shards of jack-o-lanterns and the latest […]
Tag: Deer
State News
Deadline for antlerless deer application nears
The deadline to apply for an antlerless deer permit to be used during Vermont’s December 1-9 muzzleloader deer season is Thursday, Aug. 29. Antlerless deer hunting permit applications are on Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website (vtfishandwildlife.com), and printed applications are […]
News Briefs
Fish & Wildlife to increase antlerless deer permits
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board voted on the Fish & Wildlife Department’s proposal for antlerless deer hunting for 2017 at its meeting on April 26 in Montpelier. “We are recommending an increase in muzzleloader season antlerless deer permits this […]
Sports
Vermont’s rifle deer season starts Saturday, Nov. 12
Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s statewide traditionally popular 16-day rifle deer season that begins Saturday, Nov. 12 and ends Sunday, Nov. 27. A hunter may take one buck during this season with at least one antler […]
Sports
Tooth-based deer ages now available on the VT Fish & Wildlife website
Antler size now requested RUTLAND—Hunters who provided the Vermont Fish & 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 2,672 teeth were received […]
Home and Garden
Controlling animal pests in gardens and landscapes
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor, UVM Effective control of animal pests is possible though your success will depend on your timing, method, and perseverance. A control that works for your neighbor, or that worked for you last year, may not […]