RUTLAND, Vt. – The U.S. Forest Service is urging the public to be extremely careful with all types of outdoor fires as temperatures rise and we continue to see drying trends throughout New England. The agency is hoping to educate … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – Hunters who provided the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department with a tooth from their deer can now find out how old their deer was by visiting the department’s website, www.vtfishandwildlife.com. A total of 2,025 teeth were received … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – A cowboy from birth, Robert Allen Pelletier (known to most as Bob) was born in Shelby, Mont., May 24, 1960. The leader of the pack of the Pelletier family, one of five siblings, was the son of … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – It’s an exciting time of year as migratory birds return to Vermont to nest and raise their young. Peregrine falcons have already returned to their nesting cliffs and can be seen throughout the state. To protect nesting … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – Green Mountain National Forest officials announced that they, in partnership with local fire departments and land management agencies, are planning to use prescribed fire to treat approximately 200 to 600 acres of the more than 400,000-acre national … Continued
BOUND BROOK, N.J. – Charles P. Blais, 84, formerly of Rutland, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, after a brief illness. Charlie was married to his loving wife Jeannette Witalec for over 55 years. Charlie graduated in 1955 from Chester High … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – With the 2021 winter ice fishing season firmly underway, and Free Fishing Day coming up Saturday, Jan. 30, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department announced they have created an online Virtual Ice Fishing Festival to help new … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – As winter sets in, many Vermonters are preparing for one of the most popular cold weather pastimes in the state – ice fishing. Many anglers spend each winter ice fishing in Vermont, and the state’s Fish & … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – With additional snow expected in the coming weeks, the U.S. Forest Service is looking forward to a successful snowmobile season and wants to encourage all riders to put safety first by practicing safe snowmobile practices and observing … Continued
RUTLAND, Vt. – U.S. Forest Service officials in Vermont are welcoming the public to select and cut a Christmas tree on the Green Mountain National Forest with the purchase of a permit. For the first time, permits will now be … Continued