Vermont officials are seeking comments on the state's once-a-decade Wildlife Action Plan, that identifies ways to keep ...

Vermont wildlife officials are highlighting a law change in 2026 meant to keep deer in check in urban areas across the state, ...

To qualify for special biodiversity conservation funding from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, every state is required to have a Wildlife Action Plan. The plans are written by each state’s fish and ...

This story by Liberty Darr was first published in The Citizen on Dec. 24, 2025. The Charlotte Conservation Commission is hoping to secure some big bucks to do what they say is a much-needed revamp of ...

The recent regulation change also now requires anglers who sell panfish or other species harvested in Vermont to have a Fish Seller’s Endorsement on their fishing license. This endorsement is free and ...

For the fourth year in a row, the number of black bears in Vermont far outpaced what the state considers an ideal population size. Last year, the state had an estimated 6,800 to 8,000 bears, nearly ...

Panfish species have been increasing in popularity across the country and here in Vermont,” said fisheries biologist Jud ...

Vermont’s adult loon population is at an all-time high, but scientists have noticed a recent decrease in the number of chicks surviving. In 2024, Vermont saw a record-breaking 123 nesting pairs, 11 of ...

Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources said it has begun monitoring the potential dangers to the state’s drinking water from PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ The agency said in a statement ...

For folks who love casting a line in Vermont's clear waters, some big shifts are on the way. Starting right at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2026, the state's fishing regulations are getting u ...

The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s workload has expanded in recent decades, and costs have risen, while a primary source of revenue — the sale of hunting, trapping and fishing licenses — ...