The Killington community needs to take extra steps now to prevent bear conflicts from getting worse this spring, Vermont Fish and Wildlife said in a public service announcement. The department has been getting reports from Killington residents of bears getting […]
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Vermont’s regular deer season starts Saturday, Nov. 12, wear orange
Saturday, Nov. 12 — STATEWIDE — Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season that begins Saturday, Nov. 12 and ends Sunday, Nov. 27. A hunter may take one legal buck during this […]
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Pelletier Dam removal is completed: habitats restored in Castleton
Earlier this month, the health and function of North Breton Brook in Castleton was improved through the removal of the Pelletier Dam off East Hubbardton Road. The dam, along with 15,000 cubic yards of sediment, was removed from the stream […]
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Bats are on the move
Bat Week takes place Oct. 24-31, aims to raise awareness, conservation The onset of fall sends Vermont’s bats into motion, which makes it an important time for conservation-minded Vermonters to learn about, and help conserve, our nine native bat species. […]
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Vermont’s archery deer season starts Oct. 1
Saturday, Oct.1 — STATEWIDE — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Dept. says hunters are looking forward to Vermont’s upcoming Oct. 1- Nov. 11 and Nov. 28 – Dec. 15 archery deer hunting season. A hunter may take up to four […]
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State offers hunter ed courses
If you or someone you know would like to go hunting this fall but have never taken a hunter education course, this is the time to act. Vermont’s volunteer hunter education instructors are now holding a limited number of courses […]
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Peregrine falcon nesting season is complete
Cliffs clear to hike and climb again Aug. 1 Hikers and rock climbers can return to Vermont cliffs starting August 1, now that peregrine falcon nesting season has ended. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has confirmed that all the […]
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Vermont’s Summer Free Fishing Day is Saturday
Saturday, June 11 — STATEWIDE—Vermont’s annual, statewide summer free fishing day is Saturday, June 11 this year, and it will be highlighted by a free family fishing festival in Grand Isle as well as opening day of the state’s regular […]
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State: Fires and swimming are prohibited at fishing access areas
With the beginning of summer and anglers fishing from shore, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds people that open fires and swimming are prohibited at all Vermont state fishing access areas. Open fires and their remnants, create unsafe areas […]
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Fishing is hot in Vermont’s cool spring waters, anglers are out
Master Angler Program’s annual report shows record participation. Vermont’s wealth of waters and abundant fish populations provide many opportunities to experience outstanding fishing. The Vermont Master Angler Program recognizes the achievements of anglers who catch trophy-sized fish from Vermont waters […]