A multi-month investigation into illegal deer hunting in Rockingham and surrounding towns began Dec. 5 and ended last month. It ultimately lead to seven arrests. Christopher Brough Sr., 51, was charged with 34 misdemeanors in both Windham and Windsor Counties. Charges […]
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Arts, Dining & Entertainment
“Workation” weekends seek help readying camps
Saturday & Sunday, May 12-13—CASTLETON—The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is looking for volunteers to join Friends of the Green Mountain Conservation Camp program for fun-filled weekends to get the camps ready for the 2018 season. This year, the GMCC Kehoe […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Vermont Fish & Wildlife to host free introductory bass fishing clinic
Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.—HUBBARDTON—The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding anglers that it will be hosting a free “Introduction to Bass Fishing” clinic Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Half Moon State Park in Hubbardton. The course […]
Local News
Sick moose sighted in Rutland County
VTF&W is monitoring the animal for possible brainworm disease RUTLAND—A moose that is suspected to have a fatal disease is being monitored in Rutland County. The moose has remained near a road for several weeks and biologists and wardens are […]
News Briefs
VTF&W offers ice safety tips
The recent arrival of cold temperature has formed early-season ice on Vermont ponds, lakes and rivers. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reminds winter enthusiasts that ice should never be considered safe and ice conditions vary. “We are urging all outdoor […]
News Briefs, police
VTF&W offers birdfeeding tips
With winter weather now taking hold, Vermonters are readying their birdfeeders. But before residents put up their avian offerings, Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife recommends a review of the birdfeeding basics. “Birds of all species have very interesting behaviors, […]
Sports
Fall is prime time for fishing
VTF&W lists hot fall fishing opportunities across Vermont RUTLAND — As water temperatures cool across Vermont, the fishing action is heating up and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has assembled a list of some of the top fall fishing […]
Sports
Felt-soled wader ban is repealed
By Tom Rogers, VTF&W Vermont’s ban on the use of felt-soled waders has been repealed as of July 1. Many anglers will be happy to learn that a five-year ban on the use of felt-soled waders in Vermont has been […]
State News
Wait to feed birds, Vermont Fish & Wildlife suggests
Courtesy of VTF&W, By Kris & Norm Senna Vermont Fish & Wildlife says some bears are still active and to wait for six or more inches of snow and colder weather before putting up your bird feeders. The Vermont Fish […]