Learn the basics of smelt fishing during this hands-on clinic. Ice safety, regulations, techniques and more will be covered before participants have a chance to try out their new skill. Equipment is provided. Participants should plan to dress appropriately for the weather conditions and bring a flashlight & chair. Register HERE.
Meeting on: Date Time Thursday, March 13, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday, March 20, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday, April 3, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm The next step from the beginning fly-tying course. During the intermediate course participants will learn additional fly-tying techniques to enhance their skills. Participants […]
The waterfowl season proposal has been submitted to the Fish & Wildlife Board for their review. There will be two public hearings in March to present the proposal and receive feedback. Tuesday, March 11 (6:30 - 9PM) Whitehall Recreation Center, Senior Citizens Building 28 Williams Street, Whitehall, NY Thursday, March 13 (6:30 - […]
Vermont’s complete 2025 Fishing Guide & Regulations are available HERE.
“State of the Lake Fisheries” Public Meeting to Address Lake Trout, Sea Lamprey, Walleye and More MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department will join partners from the Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative—a working group of fisheries professionals from Vermont as well as the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and […]
The department will accept public comment on all four proposed regulation changes through May 25, 2025, via email to ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov. Additionally, public hearings will be held at 6:30 p.m. at […]
The department will accept public comment on all four proposed regulation changes through May 25, 2025, via email to ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov. Additionally, public hearings will be held at 6:30 p.m. at […]
Vermont's complete 2025 Hunting and Trapping Guide is available HERE.
The department will accept public comment on all four proposed regulation changes through May 25, 2025, via email to ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov. Additionally, public hearings will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the following dates and locations: March 17, Mt. Anthony Union High School, 301 Park St., Bennington, VT 05201 (Includes 2025 Moose Harvest Recommendation) March 18, […]
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Fish and Wildlife Board Invites Public Comment for Updates to State Fishing Regulations The proposed changes to 10 V.S.A. App § 141, 10 V.S.A. App § 122, 10 V.S.A. App § 123 and 10 V.S.A. App § 124 were introduced to the Fish and Wildlife Board at its January 15, 2025, meeting. All proposed new […]
Fish and Wildlife Board Invites Public Comment for Updates to State Fishing Regulations The proposed changes to 10 V.S.A. App § 141, 10 V.S.A. App § 122, 10 V.S.A. App § 123 and 10 V.S.A. App § 124 were introduced to the Fish and Wildlife Board at its January 15, 2025, meeting. All proposed new […]
Fish and Wildlife Board Invites Public Comment for Updates to State Fishing Regulations The proposed changes to 10 V.S.A. App § 141, 10 V.S.A. App § 122, 10 V.S.A. App § 123 and 10 V.S.A. App § 124 were introduced to the Fish and Wildlife Board at its January 15, 2025, meeting. All proposed new […]
Vermont state law requires that ice fishing shanties be removed from the ice before the ice weakens, according the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. The shanty must be removed before […]