Saturday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m.—CHITTENDEN— The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is holding a series of introductory seminars this winter on a variety of ice fishing techniques. These clinics that are open to people of all ages and levels of experience, […]
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Hunters asked to help collect deer data
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is asking hunters for help in a statewide initiative to gather more biological data on the state’s deer population. Hunters who get a deer during the Nov. 10-25 rifle season are asked to provide […]
Fishing access areas are not open to swimming
Submitted A sign was installed recently at the Chittenden Reservoir fishing access in response to an increased number of incidents in which swimmers obstructed boat launching. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (VTF&W) reminds the public not to swim at […]
40 percent fewer moose hunting permits to be issued next season
A total of 135 regular moose season permits and 25 archery moose season permits will be issued for Vermont’s 2016 October moose hunt. The regular season will be Oct. 15-20, and the archery season is Oct. 1-7. The number of […]
Hammond Cove Shooting Range to open April 1
HARTLAND–The Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland, Vt., will be re-opening for the season on Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m. The range underwent several upgrades in 2015, including a new berm for the pistol range, improved acoustic tiling in […]
Vermont’s annual free ice fishing day is Saturday, Jan. 30
By Tom Rogers, VF&WD To celebrate Free Ice Fishing Day, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will hold an Ice Fishing Festival for kids and others new to ice fishing at Lake Elmore State Park on Saturday, Jan. 30. Saturday, […]