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Fish & Wildlife news: Moose count at 73; youth hunting Nov 5&6

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Vermont Fish & Wildlife With youth deer weekend just around the corner, young hunters are encouraged to take to the field to hone their skills and to also help Fish & Wildlife biologists by reporting their deer at one of 24 biological reporting stations around the state. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is also offering youth hunting tips. And the preliminary count reveals hunters took 73 moose in this year's regulated hunting seasons.

Youth Deer Hunting Weekend November 5 & 6

With youth deer weekend just around the corner, young hunters are encouraged to take to the field to hone their skills and to also help Fish & Wildlife biologists by reporting their deer at one of 24 biological reporting stations around the state. 

Youth deer hunting weekend helps ensure that young hunters get the quality training they need for lifelong participation, and it also provides biological information needed to manage the herd into the future. 
 

 
Tips for Youth Deer Hunting Weekend, Nov. 5-6
 
A first deer hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation. 

To make the most of the upcoming youth deer hunting weekend onNovember 5 and 6, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department offers these tips for the adult who is mentoring a young hunter.

 
 
Vermont's Moose Hunt Preliminary Total is 73
 
The Vermont Fish &Wildlife Department says a preliminary count reveals hunters took 73 moose in this year's regulated hunting seasons. 

"A preliminary count on October 24 showed that hunters had reported 9 moose being taken by 27 hunters in the October 1-7 archery season and 64 moose taken by 141 hunters in the October 15-20 regular season," said Cedric Alexander, Vermont's moose project leader.