Share The Woods And Be Safe
Pick the right time. Wildlife and hunters are most active at dawn and dusk. Legal hunting times for most game run from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset. Wildlife, and consequently hunters, are most active at dawn and dusk.
Vermont Bear Population Increases, Department Launches Study To Understand Why
It is legal to take a bear that has been collared for the study. If they do, hunters are asked to contact the department and to treat the GPS collars with care until they can be returned to a state biologist.
I-91 Nesting Platforms
Wondering about the two I mentioned, I contacted Vermont Fish and Wildlife Wildlife Biologist John Gobeille. He replied, “Yes, there are several along the Connecticut River, from Brattleboro to Wilder Dam, more so along Route 5 than I-91.
Amy Baker Hiker Extraordinaire
She turned her headlight on and off alternately blowing her whistle in the silence and the darkness with freezing rain pinging on her bivy. She said, “light meant life.”
Connecticut River Paddlers Trail
In the early 1990s, the Upper Valley Land Trust was instrumental in establishing formal river campsites in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Pittsburg Woods Roads Mostly Open
You may remember the severe rain events in July of last year caused extensive damage throughout the 25,000 acre CLNA. Three bridges, along with approximately 41 other stream crossings, needed to be replaced on the CLNA after this storm.
Meet Conservation Officer Nick Masucci
As part of our chat, we talked about how much time Conservation Officers spend doing other than traditional fish and game enforcement.
The Green River Reservoir Is A Special Place
The park provides camping and paddling experiences in a remote setting. All 27 remote campsites can only be reached by paddling to them, with some a one to two mile paddle from the launch site.
Strawberry Shortcake Made With Local Berries
Now it seems the season starts mid-June and lasts close to a month. Thanks to Pierson’s Farm in Bradford and Four Corners in South Newbury, berries are plentiful and I have no problem obtaining all I want.
Jason Batchelder Is New Vermont Fish and Wildlife Commissioner
He replaces interim Commissioner Andrea Shortsleeve. A resident of Elmore, Batchelder enjoys hunting and fishing of all kinds.
Paddle The Beautiful Moore Reservoir
Local residents within an approximate 30-mile radius with a VT or NH ID get a discount weekdays at 9 a.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. to rent a kayak or paddle board for $25.
Connecticut River Paddlers Enjoy Primitive Canoe Campsites
Recent projects include the CR Farm in Newbury, Rocky Hill Farm, next to Bedell Bridge in Haverhill, Putnam Farm in Charlestown, Pohl in Hartland and My Walden in Sharon.
New Hampshire Fish And Game Turns 160
The three Commissioners who made up the Commission of Fisheries and Game were also given the authority to hire up to five Special Detectives.