Bear incidents have been on the rise over the past several years. 2022 saw high numbers of bear homes break-ins, and two bear attacks.
Bear-proof dumpsters, electric fences, birdfeeder removal advised
Deer, moose management public hearings next week
Fish and Wildlife wants to hear from Vermonters about moose and deer herd management.
Fewer stocked trout in Lake Champlain
Natural reproduction of Lake Trout has been so strong that authorities are cutting back on restocking.
Sportsmen to honor longtime advocate Evan Hughes Saturday
A dedicated Second Amendment advocate will be remembered Saturday night in Barre by the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs.
Fish & Wildlife moose, deer management hearings March 20, 21, 23
The State of Vermont will hold public hearings on big game management later this month.
Randolph lawmaker intros bill to ban hunting bears with dogs
Two anti-hunting and trapping bills introduced by a former Colorado wildlife worker would leave Vermonters defenseless against problem bears, coyotes, and problem furbearers such as beavers which cause flooding and raccoons which carry rabies, the Sportsmen’s Alliance says.
‘No fish is worth risking your life to catch’: Stay off Lake Champlain advisory extended
Following the death of three anglers off Grand Isle, and with 40-plus degree temps expected, the state game warden colonel advises staying off Lake Champlain until cooler weather returns later this month.
Deadly Ice
Stay off the ice, police and Fish & Wildlife authorities urge, following the deaths of three ice fishermen off the eastern shore of Grand Isle County last week.
Trappers, Fish & Wildlife evaluate best practices
A trapping leader describes, in detail, how trappers and state wildlife officials cooperated on assessing best practices and equipment.
Covey: Hunting & trapping good for families, communities and wildlife
Hunting and trapping offer so much good that it’s not enough just to say, “I don’t approve.”
