Keeping a small flock of chickens at home to provide eggs and meat has become increasingly popular, but many first-time small-scale poultry farmers are discovering that several species of wildlife like the taste of chicken as much as we do. Therefore, […]
Tag: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
Sports
Vermont hunters had successful 2016 deer seasons, VTF&W reports
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department released preliminary numbers, Jan. 4, showing 16,160 deer were taken during Vermont’s 2016 deer hunting seasons. Reports from big game check stations indicate hunters had successful deer seasons in 2016, taking 3,447 deer in […]
News Briefs
Age requirement to go up for free permanent hunting/fishing licenses, Jan. 1
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding hunters and anglers aged 65 to 68 who want a permanent license, but don’t yet don’t have one, to buy one before midnight on Dec. 31, 2016. Starting Jan. 1, the eligible […]
Local News
Be alert, avoid moose on roads
Drivers need to be alert and cautious because moose will be on the move, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Biologist discusses the misunderstood rattlesnake
Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department biologist and rattlesnake researcher Doug Blodgett will discuss this reclusive but much-maligned and misunderstood reptile, the rattlesnake, during his visit to the Fair Haven Free Library. The event […]
State News
4,156 acres of state-owned wildlife habitat improved in 2015
On May 10, 2016, the state announced that its Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are thriving. In its recently released annual report, the state claimed that 4,156 acres of habitat were improved over the course of 2015. WMAs are increasingly important […]
Sports
Vermont Fish & Wildlife launches online fishing regulations tool
MONTPELIER—The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department announced on April 8 the launch of its new online fishing regulations tool, a platform designed to provide anglers with instant access to Vermont fishing laws as well as information about access areas for […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Vermont Wildlife events planned for March
Sunday, March 20 at 1 p.m. — MONTPELIER — Hunters, landowners and anyone else interested in Vermont wildlife should plan on attending one of the three events hosted by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department in late March. Each March the department […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Learn about rattlesnakes in Vermont with expert Doug Blodgett
Thursday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. — POULTNEY — Attend a free talk on Rattlesnakes in Vermont on Thursday, March 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the 306E East Room, Withey Hall at Green Mountain College in Poultney. Did you know […]
Sports
Hunter education instructor training courses offered soon
By Tom Rogers, Vt Fish & Wildlife Department. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is holding a new instructor training course for people interested in teaching hunter education courses in Vermont. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is offering several […]