VT Fish & Wildlife to Host Turkey Hunting Seminar in Brattleboro Area onApril 15
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is holding a free Turkey Hunting Seminar in Guildford, Vermont onApril 15, 2018.This seminar is in addition to the two turkey hunting seminars being held onApril 7at Barre Fish and Game Club andApril 8at the Hartland Fire Department.
The seminar will be held at Sportsman’s Inc. Fish and Game Club,2081 Creamery Roadin Guilford from9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Hammond Cove Shooting Range OpeningApril 5, 2018
The opening of the Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland, Vermont has been postponed untilThursday, April 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.because of poor access road conditions caused by snow and ice. The range operates under rules set forth by The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department.Range users will sign in with an onsite range officer and have a valid Vermont hunting or fishing license or be the guest of someone who does. |
Vermont Fish & Wildlife has extended its deadline to apply for shooting range improvement grants to April 15.
Developed to encourage upgrades of shooting ranges to enhance their safety and operation, the Shooting Range Improvement Grant Program seeks grant applications from clubs and government agencies involved in the operation of shooting ranges, including archery ranges until 4:30 p.m. The grant period begins July 1, 2018.
Eligible projects include shooting range re-development, noise abatement structures, safety berms, shooting benches, overhead shelters, and the construction or improvement of access roads and parking lots. Grant money may also be used for lead mitigation, such as recycling, reducing range floor surface drainage or liming range property.
An estimated $80,000 in grant funds will be available this year. These funds are derived through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Restoration Program which is based on federal excise taxes on hunting and shooting equipment.
Ranges that receive one of these grants must provide at least 20 hours of public use per month when in operation and be open at reasonable times for hunter education courses.
For further information and a grant application, contact Daneil Pieterse by phone at (802) 272-6923 or by email at[email protected].