Vermont’s popular fish and wildlife summer course for teachers and other educators will be held July 14-19, 2024. 

The interactive field course that gets educators out into Vermont’s streams, forests and wetlands with some of the state’s leading natural resource experts takes place at the Buck Lake Conservation Camp in Woodbury. 

Now in its 39^th year, “Wildlife Management and Outdoor Education Techniques for Educators,” is a one-week course taught by Vermont Fish and Wildlife and other Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) staff through Vermont State University. 

A course description, schedule of activities and registration information are available by email from Alison.Thomas@vermont.gov

This event is part of the department’s Children’s Fishing Program, designed to give kids the opportunity for a fun and successful fishing experience. The event is sponsored by a local organization and the department provides 8 to 10” stocked trout for the kids to test out their angling skills.

Fishing Event Date: 6/14/2025

Fishing Event Location: Ferguson’s Farm Pond

Town of Event: Springfield

Address of Event: 220 Spencer Hollow Rd

Sponsoring Organization: Precision Valley Fish & Game Association
 

The department will hold an in-person public hearing to solicit input on deer and the department’s 2024 Antlerless Harvest and Youth/Novice Recommendation. The hearing will begin at 6:30 pm.

Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Location: Thetford Academy, 304 Academy Rd, Thetford, VT 05074  | map

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The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, experience level, sex, or gender identity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request at no cost. Please include a description of the accommodation you will need. Individuals making such requests must include their contact information. Requests should be made as early as possible. For example, an interpreter must be requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact: Nick.Fortin@vermont.gov, 802-793-8777 (voice), 1-800-253-0191 (TTY).

The department will hold an in-person public hearing to solicit input on deer and the department’s 2024 Antlerless Harvest and Youth/Novice Recommendation. The hearing will begin at 6:30 pm.

Date: Monday, May 6, 2024

Location: Rutland High School, 22 Stratton Rd, Rutland, VT 05701 | map

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The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, experience level, sex, or gender identity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request at no cost. Please include a description of the accommodation you will need. Individuals making such requests must include their contact information. Requests should be made as early as possible. For example, an interpreter must be requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact: Nick.Fortin@vermont.gov, 802-793-8777 (voice), 1-800-253-0191 (TTY).

The festival will feature live animals, nature-focused walks, kids’ activities, presentations by environmental and nature organizations, and demonstrations that include the return of Vermont Game Warden Canine Units. There will be food offered by a variety of local vendors as well as wildlife art, craft, book, and gift vendors there through the day.  

This is a family-friendly festival with an emphasis on the wildlife and natural resources of Vermont.

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