Seems like a no-brainer, doesn’t it? The threat presented by the legions of ticks that were so active last fall — eager to latch onto hunters in the field — can only be worse after they survived the winter that wasn’t. I have been hearing unsubstantiated warnings that Lyme disease, a malady carried by deer […]
Weird warm winter may or may not make ticks/Lyme worse Read More »
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a proposal designed to stabilize the growth in Vermont’s bear population, expand hunter opportunity, and provide Fish & Wildlife Department biologists with important data to better manage black bears in Vermont.
Board Votes to Increase Vermont’s black bear Hunting Opportunities Read More »
The department reports that 3,470 birds were taken during the 2011-12 season, up 29 percent from last year’s turkey hunt. Botetourt led all counties with 119 birds taken there.
In some ways, 61-year-old Tim Ewert was born a few hundred years too late.
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Visitors to Fort Delaware State Park are drawn by the history of the famed Civil War fort and prison for Confederate soldiers. The more adventuresome are thrilled and chilled by its popular ghost tours.
White-nose syndrome detected in Delaware bats Read More »
After years of absence, common loons, peregrine falcons and ospreys are now nesting again in Vermont, and their numbers are increasing.
Vermont’s Nongame Wildlife Fund Seeks Taxpayer Support Read More »
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says it is receiving reports of black bears emerging from their winter dens and looking for food. As a result, the department is urging people to take down their bird feeders to prevent the bears from getting into trouble.
Remove Bird Feeders to Avoid Tempting Bears Read More »
Vermont’s traditional trout fishing season opens Saturday, April 14 this year, and anglers are looking forward to spring fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout in the Green Mountain State’s lakes and streams.
Vermont’s Spring Trout Fishing Opens April 14th Read More »
The best walleye fishing in New England will begin soon in several Vermont rivers and lakes, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
Vermont’s Walleye Fishing Starts Soon Read More »
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