REGION – The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department recommends Vermonters wait to put up bird feeders until Dec. 1 to avoid attracting bears. Doug Morin, Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s bird project leader said, “This may be a particularly good winter … Continued
REGIONAL – One of our native wildlife species historically played an important role on Thanksgiving Day. North America’s native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the Thanksgiving turkey on our dinner table. Originally found only in the wild, turkeys … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – As a way of connecting with friends near and far, Okemo Mountain School has decided to do a Virtual Trot It Off 5K this year. The run or walk will take place in a location of your … Continued
REGION – Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is asking hunters to participate in its annual deer hunter effort and sighting survey. The survey asks hunters to record how many hours they hunted and how many deer, moose, bears, or other … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – With rifle season fast approaching, Forest Service officials on the Green Mountain National Forest are encouraging the public to use caution and to be visible and mindful of their surroundings in the coming weeks. Saturday, Nov. 13 … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A dozen coolers of varying sizes, nets on long poles, buckets, wading boots, kayaks and lifejackets, tools for tree planting, totes of trash bags, work gloves, and tee shirts – these are just some of the items … Continued
REGION – The Covid-19 pandemic has had many teachers on the lookout for new and exciting ways to teach outside. Vermont Fish & Wildlife is offering a virtual program for elementary school classes grades 1-6 designed to get kids outside … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season that begins Saturday, Nov. 13 and ends Sunday, Nov. 28. A hunter may take one legal buck during this season if … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Annual Okemo Ski and Snowboard Swap to benefit Okemo Mountain School is the place to gear up for the winter with new and used gear at great prices. You will find everything you need to get … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Sunday, Sept. 19, the Springfield Lions Club held their 8th annual fishing tournament at Hoyt’s Landing in Springfield. This year’s event featured a live “catch and release” style tournament with prizes award for bass, perch, and … Continued