Op/Ed
Who really benefits from Vermont’s fish and wildlife laws?
March 26, 2026
Historically, state fish and wildlife agencies evolved to serve recreational hunting and trapping interests and to eliminate “predators” for ranchers. The fundamental mission of state wildlife agencies is not animal welfare — it is resource management …
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