Vermont Business Magazine Hunting and fishing are recreational uses of the National Wildlife Refuge System. At the Silvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge, we welcome people of all backgrounds and abilities to participate in recreational hunting and fishing.
The Silvio O. Conte NFWR is seeking public review and comment on a supplemental Environmental Assessment and revisions to its 2021 hunting and fishing plan. The public is invited to review the revised draft Hunting and Fishing Plan, Compatibility Determination, and supplemental Environmental Assessment. The comment period will stay open through May 25, 2023.
The draft document is available online beginning April 24, 2023 at the refuge’s official website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Silvio_O_Conte. If you wish to comment, please note Silvio O. Conte NFWR Hunt/Fish Plan in the subject line of an email addressed to mailto:[email protected].
Across the country, National Wildlife Refuges work closely with state agencies, tribes, and private partners to expand recreational hunting and fishing access. Hunting and fishing provide opportunities for communities, families, and individuals to enjoy the outdoors, support conservation efforts, and participate in a popular American tradition.
The Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge was established in 1997 to conserve, protect and enhance the abundance and diversity of native plant, fish and wildlife species and the ecosystems on which they depend throughout the 7.2 million acre Connecticut River watershed. Currently, the refuge is comprised of nearly 40,000 acres within parts of the four watershed states of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit http://www.fws/gov.
Source: 4.24.2023. Silvio O. Conte National Fish &Wildlife Refuge. Brunswick, VT
