Department of Fish and Wildlife /tags/department-of-fish-and-wildlife Department of Fish and Wildlife en-US 开云体育 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:09:41 GMT Wildlife officials seek information about bald eagle shot in Bridport /local-news/2024-11-14/wildlife-officials-seek-information-bald-eagle-shot-bridport The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $5,000 reward for information about the illegal shooting of a bald eagle in Bridport last month. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:09:41 GMT /local-news/2024-11-14/wildlife-officials-seek-information-bald-eagle-shot-bridport Liam Elder-Connors New law outlaws the sale of bear paws and gallbladders in Vermont /local-news/2024-06-07/law-outlaws-sale-bear-paws-gallbladders The law, which takes effect next month, was supported by both animal rights advocates and groups that represent hunters in Vermont. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:33:06 GMT /local-news/2024-06-07/law-outlaws-sale-bear-paws-gallbladders Howard Weiss-Tisman Officials share composting advice amid increased reports of bears near Vermont homes /local-news/2024-05-29/composting-recommendations-increased-reports-bears-vermont-homes Incorporating brown material into compost and regularly turning it can help reduce odors that attract bears. Wed, 29 May 2024 21:08:26 GMT /local-news/2024-05-29/composting-recommendations-increased-reports-bears-vermont-homes Samantha Watson It's true: False mermaid-weed is found in Vermont for the first time since 1916 /local-news/2024-05-28/fish-wildlife-department-rediscover-plant-not-seen-vermont-since-1916 False mermaid-weed is a small spring ephemeral that was previously believed to be locally extinct in Vermont. Tue, 28 May 2024 21:15:12 GMT /local-news/2024-05-28/fish-wildlife-department-rediscover-plant-not-seen-vermont-since-1916 Zoe McDonald Wildlife advocates sue Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife over trapping, coyote hunting rules /local-news/2024-01-19/wildlife-advocates-sue-vermont-department-of-fish-and-wildlife-over-trapping-coyote-hunting-rules The coalition of advocacy groups says the department acted unlawfully by lifting a moratorium on hunting coyotes with hounds, and that they are concerned new trapping regulations don't go far enough. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:32:13 GMT /local-news/2024-01-19/wildlife-advocates-sue-vermont-department-of-fish-and-wildlife-over-trapping-coyote-hunting-rules Abagael Giles MAP: Here's where Vermont's deer population hunkers down for winter /local-news/2023-12-28/map-heres-where-vermonts-deer-population-hunkers-down-for-winter In order to survive the winter, deer in Vermont seek refuge in areas forested with dense, mature softwood trees like hemlock, balsam fir, red spruce, and white pine. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:03:47 GMT /local-news/2023-12-28/map-heres-where-vermonts-deer-population-hunkers-down-for-winter Corey Dockser Lawmakers are at odds with Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board over trapping, coyote hunting /local-news/2023-12-15/lawmakers-are-at-odds-with-vermont-fish-and-wildlife-board-over-trapping-coyote-hunting The state's Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted new regulations for hunting coyotes with dogs, as well as trapping. But lawmakers and wildlife advocates say the regulations aren't sufficient. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:31:26 GMT /local-news/2023-12-15/lawmakers-are-at-odds-with-vermont-fish-and-wildlife-board-over-trapping-coyote-hunting Abagael Giles Why Vermont wants to protect the vampiric fish in the Connecticut River /local-news/2023-06-29/why-vermont-wants-to-protect-the-vampiric-fish-in-the-connecticut-river While sea lamprey are considered a nuisance species around Lake Champlain, the fish are an important part of the Connecticut River ecosystem. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-06-29/why-vermont-wants-to-protect-the-vampiric-fish-in-the-connecticut-river Howard Weiss-Tisman Vermont wildlife agency says proposed rules will 'modernize trapping' /local-news/2023-05-25/vermont-wildlife-agency-says-proposed-rules-will-modernize-trapping Over some 20 years, researchers in Vermont and across the country went out with trappers to look at how effective different types of traps are, and how often animals are injured in the process. From those findings, wildlife managers came up with a set of best management practices to minimize injuries and incidental take. Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-05-25/vermont-wildlife-agency-says-proposed-rules-will-modernize-trapping Lexi Krupp Fly tying class helps Vermont anglers make the most of trout season /local-news/2023-05-18/fly-tying-class-helps-vermont-anglers-make-the-most-of-trout-season-fly-fishing Vermont boasts some of the most desirable trout fishing in New England. But if you didn't grow up in a family that fly fishes, it can be hard to get started. Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-05-18/fly-tying-class-helps-vermont-anglers-make-the-most-of-trout-season-fly-fishing Ben Greenes