RUTLAND, Vt. – The Green Mountain National Forest is closing its offices and implementing virtual services to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak in accordance with guidance from federal and … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus has temporarily changed our lives in many unexpected ways. Schools have closed, kids are doing distance-learning, school sports and other activities have been canceled, and many parents are now working … Continued
PERKINSVILLE, Vt. – On March 14, the Green Mountain 4-H Club of Springfield hosted the 4-H Invitational .22 Rifle Shoot at the Precision Valley Fish and Game Association’s indoor range in Perkinsville. Twelve 4-H’ers from three clubs participated. Competitors were … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Amid concerns over COVID-19, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has put in place a contingency online-only Hunter Education certification option for the well-being of students, volunteer instructors, and all Vermonters. “Now more than ever, we want … Continued
HARTLAND, Vt. – The Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland, Vt. will reopen for the season Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m. The range operates under rules set forth by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Range users must sign … Continued
BRUNSWICK, Vt. – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have completed surveys in northeast Vermont to identify areas used by white-tailed deer during winter. The results, expected later this year, will inform habitat management … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Amid concerns over COVID-19, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has postponed all hunter, bow hunter, and trapper education courses for the well-being of students, volunteer instructors, and all Vermonters. In the meantime, Vermonters can do online … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says warm spring weather and melting snows will cause bears to come out of their winter dens in search of food. The department recommends taking down bird feeders by April 1 … Continued
UPDATED: The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department announced that the public hearings scheduled for the month of March have been postponed to encourage social distancing and to avoid the spread of COVID-19. MONTPELIER, Vt. – Hunters, landowners, and anyone else … Continued
UPDATE: Distant Hill has announced that this event will be postponed until a later date. WALPOLE, N.H. – You may be asking, “Just what is a BioBlitz?” A BioBlitz is a way of documenting the biodiversity of a property by … Continued