Nearly 7,000 wild turkeys killed in 2016 Vermont hunts
Associated Press
February 20, 2017
Thanks to last year’s mild winter that made it easier for turkeys to feed, harvest is the second-highest total since 2013.
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In New Hampshire, moose hunt lottery permit numbers continue to dwindle
Associated Press
February 16, 2017
Decline partly because of the impact of parasites, both winter tick and brainworm, on the moose population.
Hunters in New York state take 1,539 black bears during 2016 seasons
Staff and News Reports
February 14, 2017
That’s about 10 percent fewer than in 2015, but slightly more than the recent five-year average.
USFWS director takes parting shot with ban on lead ammo
Mike Raykovicz
February 14, 2017
If I asked 10 sportsmen I know to identify Dan Ashe I doubt any could. Since 2011 and until Jan. 30 of this year, Ashe has been director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
Cuomo: Retain, recruit hunters and anglers
Steve Piatt
February 9, 2017
Governor’s message focuses on the outdoors.
States team up against fish, wildlife violators
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Reports
February 7, 2017
The goal of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is to improve enforcement of hunting, fishing and trapping laws through the cooperation of law enforcement units in member states.
Deer season’s over, but keep in touch with your hunting camp buddies
Dan Ladd
February 7, 2017
What can be better during the off season than getting together with fellow deer hunters? Myself and the crew I hunt with, the Iron Sight Gang, make it a point every winter to do just
For lesser cuts of venison, make a great stew
Mike Raykovicz
February 2, 2017
There are dozen if not hundreds of ways to cook prime cuts of venison, but what do you do with the tougher cuts like the neck and shanks besides grinding them for hamburger?
Time to assist conservation officers in helping enforce hunting/fishing laws
Bill Hilts
January 31, 2017
It’s time to lend a hand enforcing the fish and game laws in New York! Not physically taking matters into our own hands, but becoming more pro-active in being the eyes and ears for DEC’s
