Recreational fishing is enjoyed by millions of people. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported that there was an 8% increase in anglers between 2011 and 2017. Expenditures by anglers nationwide rose 2% during the same time, from $45 billion […]
Tag: Fishing
Local News, State News
Vermont’s Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday
Saturday, June 11 — STATEWIDE—Vermont’s annual, statewide summer free fishing day is Saturday, June 11 this year, and it will be highlighted by a free family fishing festival in Grand Isle as well as opening day of the state’s regular […]
Sports, State News
State: Fires and swimming are prohibited at fishing access areas
With the beginning of summer and anglers fishing from shore, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds people that open fires and swimming are prohibited at all Vermont state fishing access areas. Open fires and their remnants, create unsafe areas […]
Local News, Sports
Fishing is hot in Vermont’s cool spring waters, anglers are out
Master Angler Program’s annual report shows record participation. Vermont’s wealth of waters and abundant fish populations provide many opportunities to experience outstanding fishing. The Vermont Master Angler Program recognizes the achievements of anglers who catch trophy-sized fish from Vermont waters […]
Sports, State News
State seeks help evaluating new rainbow trout strain
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VTF&W) is stocking a new strain of rainbow trout this spring and is looking for help from anglers to evaluate its performance. “Vermont stocks about 115,000 rainbow trout annually into inland rivers and lakes […]
News Briefs, State News
Protect Our Wildlife advocates call for broader representation on Fish and Wildlife Board
Positions are currently open in Addison, Bennington and Windsor counties In Vermont, the Fish and Wildlife Board (FWB) makes regulations for hunting, trapping and fishing. While they are given advice and recommendations from the State Fish & Wildlife Department (FWD), […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
VTF&W offers introduction to fishing seminars
Many people have recently discovered fishing as a great low-stress way to enjoy the out-of-doors with the added benefit of sometimes bringing home a nice meal of fish. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. says these people often ask to […]
Commentary, Opinion
To seek a newer human-wildlife relationship, reject Chicken Little
By David Kelley, board member of the Vermont Wildlife Coalition When I was young everyone in my family hunted and fished. In fact, when I was young, it seemed like everyone in Vermont hunted and fished. At Otter Valley, where […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
Let’s Go Fishing program seeks instructors
Training workshop set for May 20 and 21 May 20-21 — WOODBURY — Vermont Fish & Wildlife is seeking volunteers to become Let’s Go Fishing instructors to pass on Vermont’s fishing tradition to the next generation of Vermonters. The course […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities, Lifestyle, Sports
Vermont walleye season opens Saturday, May 1
Saturday, May 1 — The Vermont walleye fishing season opens on Saturday, May 1, marking the return of some of the best walleye fishing in New England. Excellent spring walleye fishing can be found in several Vermont lakes and rivers, […]