Members of the Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative, a working group of fisheries professionals from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) , and Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VFWD), will … Continued
When trees fall into a stream, the result can be a mix of pools and shallow areas that are used by trout for feeding, reproducing, avoiding high flows, and hiding from predators. In Vermont, a history of clearing streams and … Continued
Vermont free ice fishing day will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017. On free ice fishing day, anyone, resident or nonresident, may go fishing in Vermont without a fishing license. To celebrate the state’s free ice fishing day, Vermont … Continued
Across much of the USA, public access for ice fishing can be found at national wildlife refuges. Many U.S. wildlife refuges contain lakes, rivers, and other waterways where ice can reach thickness that are safe for fishing. National wildlife refuges … Continued
Vermont Fish and Wildlife recently announced that a ban on the use of felt-soled waders in Vermont has been repealed, effective July 1, 2016. Using felt-soled waders and boots was prohibited in 2011 out of concern about the spread of … Continued