In an effort to promote youth hunting in Vermont, youth hunters are encouraged to sign up for the Third Annual Governor's Youth Turkey Hunt this spring.The young hunters will be treated to a luncheon onSunday, April 19, at the Waterbury Fish & Game Club, where they will take part in a discussion on the importance of the hunting tradition in Vermont.
The following weekend, the young hunters will take part in a guided turkey hunt to coincide with Vermont's youth turkey hunting weekend onApril 25-26.
"I always look forward to this event," Governor Shumlin said. "It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a Vermont tradition with the young Vermonters who will carry it on for generations to come."
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VT Fish & Wildlife Expands Southern Vermont WMA The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department recently expanded a wildlife management area (WMA) in Windham County. An 80-acre land donation has been added to Atherton Meadows Wildlife Management Area in the town of Whitingham, bringing the total area to nearly 900 acres. Atherton Meadows WMA is located just south of the well-known Harriman Reservoir. It consists of hilly forests with hardwood and softwood trees, including many fruit and nut-producing mast trees and a large area of deer wintering habitat. There are also extensive beaver ponds, wetlands and an alder swamp which provide rich habitat for a wide array of wildlife. |
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Conservation Camp Applications Are Available
The one-week camp program is held at two locations -- Lake Bomoseen in Castleton and Buck Lake in Woodbury. Campers participate in hands-on learning experiences about fish and wildlife conservation, ecology, forestry, orienteering, safe firearm and archery techniques, swimming, canoeing, fishing and more in an attractive outdoor setting. Natural resource professionals come to the camp during the week to share information on their programs and take campers out for field activities. Click herefor more information andan application to attend Source:Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. 2.24.2015. VERY TOP PHOTO:The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department recently added additional land to Atherton Meadows Wildlife Management Area, augmented a large stretch of protected area near Harriman Reservoir in southern Vermont. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Bates, Carolyn Bates Photography. |
If you are 12 to 14 years old and want to learn about Vermont's wildlife and gain outdoor skills next summer, consider attending one of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department's Green Mountain Conservation Camps.