wildlife
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Snapping turtles are on the move!
Snapping turtles have been spotted across Addison County — even in downtown areas.
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Rabid fox found in Middlebury
The Vermont Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday confirmed a recent case of rabies in a grey fox in Middlebury
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Vermont Coverts expands stewardship through cooperator and bear ambassador trainings
To learn more about Vermont Coverts programs, upcoming training or living responsibly with black bears, visit Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife (vtcoverts.org).
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Local Audubon group gets us thinking about conservation
The Otter Creek Audubon next week will kick of its four-part Cabin Fever Lecture Series, which will feature local experts discussing birds and wildlife.
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Winter walk will show how to improve forest health, diversity
Join County Forester and Vermont Coverts Cooperator Mark Raishart at his family’s working forest in Leicester for an exploration of forest management in action.
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The turkey on your table descended from turkeys in the wild
One of our native wildlife species historically played an important role on Thanksgiving Day.
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Conservation speed dating supports landowners
A Nov. 10 event at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall helped connect local landowners with technical service providers.
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Deer hunters asked to report wildlife sightings
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking hunters to participate in its annual deer hunter effort and sighting survey.
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Acorns abundant in some areas, beechnut production excellent in most of Vermont
Acorns and beechnuts are important fall foods for wildlife.
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Borrow a trail camera from the New Haven library
People in New Haven can borrow a trail cam from the library and find out what wildlife is walking through their property thanks to the New Haven Conservation…
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Falcons have fledged; cliffs clear to hike and climb again
Hikers and rock climbers can return to Vermont cliffs now that peregrine falcon nesting season has ended.
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Letter to the editor: Humane beaver management could save Vt. towns many thousands of dollars
Beavers are remarkable animals who are both admired for their industrious engineering skills and disliked when their activities flood roads. But our often-contentious relationship with them is long…
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Canada lynx makes its way to the county
After a rare Canada lynx was confirmed in Vermont last August for the first time in years, biologists with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department have continued to…
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Local wildlife affected by heavy rains, flooding
When heavy rains inundated parts of the state on July 10 and 11, much of the damage done to homes, businesses and public infrastructure was clear to see.
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Muzzleloader permit applications due July 31
VERMONT — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds hunters that muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit applications are available on its website until Wednesday, July 31. The muzzleloader…
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Leave wildlife babies alone
MONTPELIER — Watching wildlife is enjoyable, especially when young animals appear in the spring. But it is best to keep your distance. Picking up young wildlife can do…