Tips for safe hunting this turkey season

Hunting safely during Vermont’s May 1-31 turkey season is easy if you follow tips issued by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. 

Some hunting kills can be reported online

Vermont hunters will be able to report turkeys and some deer they harvest this fall online through the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s website www.vtfishandwildlife.com.

Vt. youth turkey hunt is coming up

MONTPELIER — It’s almost time for spring turkey hunting in Vermont. Youth and novice turkey hunting weekend is April 24 and 25 this year, and the regular spring turkey season is May 1-31. “The youth and novice turkey hunting weekend provides an excellent … (read more)

How to safely prepare your turkey

For many families, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey. But proper food preparation and handling is necessary to avoid an unwanted guest for the holiday, foodborne illness. According to Dr. Omar Oyarzabal, University of Vermont Extension food safet … (read more)