News

October 24, 2018

ST. ALBANS, Vt. -- Vermont State Parks is excited to announce a newly extended operating season for Burton Island and Kamp Kill Kare State Parks. Starting in 2019, both parks will remain open through the last weekend of September.

November 5, 2018

MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day rifle deer season that begins Saturday, November 10 and ends Sunday, November 25. 

A hunter may take one buck during this season with at least one antler having two or more points one inch or longer.  A point must be one inch or longer from base to tip.  The main beam counts as a point, regardless of length.  Spike-antlered deer, mostly yearlings, are protected during this season.

November 14, 2018

MONTPELIER, Vt. – This was another successful year for Vermont’s bald eagles with 23 known nesting pairs producing at least 33 successful young according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. 

The bald eagle remains on the list of species protected under Vermont’s state endangered species law, but its continued recovery success may enable it to be delisted within the next five years. 

December 19, 2019

MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is holding a series of introductory seminars this winter on a variety of ice fishing techniques. 

These clinics that are open to people of all ages and levels of experience, including those who are completely new to fishing. Participants will learn about fishing regulations and techniques, fish identification, ice safety and more.