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Vermont’s wildlife agency doesn’t represent Vermont

A major values survey reveals a stunning disconnect between Fish and Wildlife staff and the public they serve. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s wildlife agency doesn’t r...

As Vermont is a key link in global species movement, state and partners build out conservation networks and wildlife pas...

When a state agency loses its way

The Fish and Wildlife Department is spending public funds on image repair while ignoring Vermonters' values and the species that need it most. Read the story on VTDigger here: Whe...

Trust in Vermont Fish and Wildlife is eroding 

The department reversed its own bear season recommendation with no new science behind it — and still hasn't explained why. Read the story on VTDigger here: Trust in Vermont Fish a...

VT Fish & Wildlife: Swimming, fires not allowed in fishing access areas

Swimming and open fires are still prohibited at the 205 state fishing access areas, says Vermont's Fish and Wildlife department.

Local NWTF Chapter Partners with Teens to Keep Habitat Clean

Vermont’s NWTF Lake Champlain Longbeards Chapter partnered with local agencies and Champlain Valley Union High School to host a 3-day Habitat Field Day. Students improved wildlife...

Vermont Fish and Wildlife investigate black bear shot and killed, dumped near Connecticut River

Officials say the mother bear was most likely killed somewhere else and dumped in Newbury.

Vermont’s public lands are costly to maintain. And soon, many may be more expensive to visit.

Vermonters need to do their part to keep bears wild

Vermont's bear population is thriving. Now Vermonters need to step up if they want to keep it that way. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermonters need to do their part to keep b...

VINS returns American Bittern to the wild

Vermont's Institute of Natural Science recently returned a bird that was hit by a vehicle back to the wild.

Vermont State Proposed Rules

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In rural Vermont, a pioneer of beaver coexistence continues his life’s work

Wakesports limited to designated lakes across Vermont

The state of Vermont is expanding restrictions on wake sports this summer. Starting June 11, wake sports will only be allowed in 18 designated inland lakes.

‘Vermont that still feels wild’: Three waterways proposed for the ‘National Park System for rivers’

Tunbridge fire chief pushes back against new forest fire warden law

VINS releases rare American bittern back into the wild in Vermont

An American bittern, injured in Barre, Vermont, has been rehabilitated and returned to its natural habitat by the Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Inside the bear den: scientists examine black bears and bear cubs to better understand population

Vermont's black bear population has been growing in recent years, and state biologists are closely studying the animals to understand the factors contributing to that growth

NWTF Massachusetts Supports Legislation Strengthening Hunting Heritage

The Massachusetts State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation supports legislation endorsed by Gov. Maura Healey that would expand hunting opportunities by allowing Sunday...

Vermont State Proposed Rules

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Changes start July 1 for Vermont fire warden procedures

In the past, towns in Vermont would appoint their own fire wardens, but thanks to a law passed this year, that is no longer the case.

Burlington celebrates at 2nd annual Trout Parade

Students are scheduled to release the trout Tuesday into a stream that eventually flows into the Huntington River, where the fish will continue their life cycle in the wild.

New Vermont rules ban wake surfing on Lake Fairlee

‘Our Net Ain’t Big Enough for This.’ Father and Son’s Giant Muskie Is an Unofficial Vermont Record

Also their first muskie, the fish weighed more than 40 pounds and was released safely back into Lake Champlain The post ‘Our Net Ain’t Big Enough for This.’ Father and Son’s Giant...