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July 9, 2018

Vermont’s Moose Hunt Auction is Open

Vermont’s auction for five moose hunting permits is open until 4:30 p.m. August 14. Bids will be opened and winners notified on August 15.

July 2, 2018

Vermont’s Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons Are Announced

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has announced the 2018-2019 migratory bird hunting season dates and bag limits.

June 28, 2018

Fishing Access Areas Not Safe for Swimming

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department reminds the public not to swim at fishing access areas due to safety concerns. The primary use of the fishing access areas is for launching and retrieving motorboats.

June 26, 2018

Barnet Man Sentenced in Deer Poaching Incident

A Barnet man has been sentenced to two years in prison with all but 30 days suspended and ordered to pay $850 in fines after pleading no contest to five charges stemming from an October 2017 incident.

June 25, 2018

Printed Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permit Applications Available

Vermont’s muzzleloader season antlerless deer hunting permit applications are on Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com), and now printed applications are also available from license agents statewide.

June 20, 2018

Give Nesting Loons Space

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is asking boaters and anglers to give loons a hand this summer by enjoying them from a safe distance.

June 18, 2018

Electric Fencing Offers Protection Against Chicken Predation

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.

June 11, 2018

Help Keep Vermont’s Bears Wild

Conflicts between people and Vermont’s healthy bear population are becoming more common and Vermont State Game Wardens and biologists have been busy fielding calls from the public. Reports of bears frequenting human areas have been on the rise this summer.

June 6, 2018

Release of Aquarium Fish or Plants is an Environmental Threat

Keeping an aquarium with tropical fish and plants can be fun and educational. But, releasing these fish or plants outdoors can be harmful to native species and is prohibited by Vermont law according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.

June 4, 2018

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Enjoy Vermont’s Wildlife From a Distance

State health and wildlife officials have one message for people who come across any animals in the wild – “Just leave them be.”