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March 6, 2019

Proposed Deer Regulation Changes on F&W’s Website

After a lengthy review of Vermont’s deer hunting laws, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department presented a series of proposed changes designed to increase hunter satisfaction and improve management of Vermont’s deer herd to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board on February 27.

March 4, 2019

Vt Fish & Wildlife Urges Vermonters to Remember Nongame Wildlife Fund During Tax Season

Convenient Tax Checkoff Makes Donating Easy

Two Record-Setting Fish Caught in Vermont in 2018

New records set for cisco and redhorse sucker

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Wildlife Photographer to Give ‘The Art in Birding’ Presentation in Castleton on April 28

Vermont wildlife photographer Brian Machanic will present ‘The Art in Birding’ at the Kehoe Education Center in Castleton, Vermont on Sunday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. The presentation will be followed by a one-hour bird walk at the new Bonsawino Wildlife Management Area adjacent to the education center.

February 27, 2019

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Instructor Training Course Offered for Hunter Education

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is offering a New Instructor Training Course for people interested in volunteering to teach Hunter Education courses in Vermont.

Vermont’s Wildlife in a Changing Climate Presentation on March 7 in Underhill

Vermonters of all ages are invited to attend a presentation about Vermont’s wildlife in a changing climate on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. The presentation will be given at the Underhill Town Hall and is sponsored by the Underhill Conservation Commission.

Vermont’s Wildlife in a Changing Climate Presentation on March 28 in Ripton

Vermonters of all ages are invited to attend a presentation about Vermont’s wildlife in a changing climate on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. The presentation will be given at the Ripton Community House on Route 125 and is sponsored by the Ripton Conservation Commission.

February 19, 2019

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Public Deer Hearings in March and April

Hunters, landowners and anyone else interested in deer should plan on attending one of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife public hearings being held in March and April.

February 14, 2019

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Three Charged in St. Michael’s College Poaching Incident

Public tips about illegal trespass and deer poaching on St. Michael’s College property in Colchester during December have resulted in three men being charged by Vermont State Game Wardens.

February 12, 2019

F&W’s 2019 Conservation Camp Program Announced

If you are 12 to 14 years old and want to learn about Vermont's wildlife and gain outdoor skills, consider attending one of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department's Green Mountain Conservation Camps this summer.