The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department urges young deer hunters to help scientific management of Vermont’s deer population by bringing the deer they take during the state’s Nov. 4-5 Youth Deer Hunt to an official reporting station. At the stations, the animals are weighed, aged and examined by a state wildlife biologist, said Vermont’s deer… Read More »
Vermont’s bald eagle population continued its recovery in 2017. Twenty-one pairs of adult bald eagles successfully produced 35 young in Vermont in 2017, a modern-day record in the state according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. The species remains on Vermont’s endangered species list, but another strong year of growth has biologists hopeful for… Read More »
Vermont State Police and Department of Public Safety would like to remind those heading out onto Vermont’s hiking trails this fall of the ever changing conditions a hiker may encounter this time of year. While trailhead conditions may be warm and mild, higher elevations can present cooler temperatures along with a better view of foliage.… Read More »
Join the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department at the new Dead Creek Visitor Center in Addison to learn more about bird banding and conservation. Songbird banding will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 16, 17 and 21. Owl banding will take place from 8 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20. Members of the… Read More »
The Burlington section of the Green Mountain Club has weekend outings scheduled for October. All events are free and open to the public. For more information visit greenmountainclub.org or contact hike leaders. Saturday: Sterling Pond, Stowe Pretty easy hike from Rt. 108 to Sterling Pond. Dogs welcome, but limit of 6 (please email or call).… Read More »
Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean that gardeners need to forgo thinking about gardening until the next growing season. On Oct. 21, the University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener program will sponsor Gardening in the Off Season, a day-long event at the North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier. The program runs from 10 a.m. to… Read More »
The hunting seasons for ruffed grouse and woodcock are open now through Dec. 31, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. State fish and wildlife officials say the key to hunting success is to find suitable habitat for these upland game birds. Woodcock are often found in alders along brooks and near beaver ponds… Read More »
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says hunters are looking forward to Vermont’s archery deer hunting season, Saturday through Nov. 3 and again Dec. 2-10. A hunter may take up to two deer in Vermont’s two-part archery season with the purchase of two archery licenses. No more than one of the deer taken during archery… Read More »
Treestands get hunters out of sight and smell of wary deer, but they can also get hunters into trouble. Here are some tips from the Vt. Fish & Wildlife Department to stay safe and get the most out of your treestand hunting experience: Choose a live, straight tree. Only use stands certified by the Treestand… Read More »
Shelburne couple Kevin O’Brien and Robilee Smith completed the 1006-mile Bike the UK for MS charity ride this summer, riding the entire length of Great Britain to raise money for multiple sclerosis. Smith, 61, the top fundraiser, and O’Brien, 70, who came in third, together raised about $3,800. The pair began their ride at John… Read More »