Vermont Fish and Wildlife officials are alerting the public that spring is bringing bears out of their dens. And with bear populations on the high side, it has contributed to an increasing number of human-bear conflicts in recent years.
The state of Vermont has more than 100 Wildlife Management Areas, and the latest one is so new it doesn't even have a name yet. Our Ike Bendavid strapped on his snowshoes to give you a look.
Did you know that the cottontail rabbit you see in Vermont is not native to the Geen Mountain State? In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid joins a cotton tail hunt to learn more about the quick critters.
Winter weather doesn’t stop wildlife. In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid reports on how birds can be active even in the most inclement conditions.
With the return of colder temperatures this week, many anglers are eager to get out on the ice. But how do you get your bait for ice fishing and figure out the rules?
It’s that time of the year when folks are usually able to head out onto the ice to fish. But the topsy-turvy temperatures mean some lakes and ponds may not be safe.
Vermont’s harsh winters can be tough on everyone, including animals in the wild. But the state’s white-tailed deer have some amazing strategies that allow them to survive.
From hearty stews to steak to breakfast sausage, the venison meal possibilities are endless. Ike Bendavid visited with Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s Josh Morse to cook up a few.
Vermont’s rifle deer season gets underway on Saturday after what officials have said has been a successful bow season so far. Ike Bendavid spoke with Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s Nick Fortin for an update on how the 2022 deer season is going and what to expect in the coming weeks.
Ike Bendavid spoke with Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s Nick Fortin about how the rest of the season is taking shape in the wake of new regulation changes last year.
Ike Bendavid hit the woods in Middlesex to speak with Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s Hunter Education Program coordinator Nicole Meier about the basics of staying safe.
Game wardens are assigned to every corner of the state. Our Ike Bendavid learned more about what it takes to be a Vermont warden and met two of the new trainees.
Vermont's waterways are filled with freshwater mussels, although its recommended you don't eat them. Some of them are endangered and that includes the brook floater. Our Ike Bendavid reports.
Officials say it may be Vermont's rarest species: the spotted turtle. It's so rare, our Ike Bendavid can't disclose exactly where he met up with biologists on a mission to find the turtle.
High-risk bear conflicts, including home and vehicle entries, are on the rise, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Ike Bendavid spoke with department biologists about what may be behind the increase.
To ensure the conservation of wildlife in the state, a key job of the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife is to work with private landowners and other stakeholders on habitat management. One of those projects includes a new nature trail in Chittenden County.
Fishing is a popular pastime in our area and there are many different techniques and species for anglers. And to help spread the word, Vermont wildlife officials have recognized the state’s first woman master angler for fly fishing.
The first official cases of bird flu in Vermont started showing up last month after two bald eagles were found dead in Grand Isle and Chittenden Counties. Since then, there has been an outbreak in a backyard chicken flock in Caledonia County. Our Ike Bendavid spoke with Vermont officials about the disease in both wild and domesticated birds.
On a gloomy spring day at Niquette Bay State Park in Colchester, our Ike Bendavid visited with Vermont Fish & Wildlife botanist Aaron Marcus to learn more about the palette of colors surrounding us.
Vermont’s trout fishing season opened earlier this month and wildlife officials are asking the public for feedback from anglers on the fish they are stocking.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife says now is the time to get a glimpse of some winter birds before the spring migration. Our Ike Bendavid learned more for this "Wildlife Watch."
Many plants and trees might be dormant during the winter, but Vermont Fish and Wildlife says there is more to experience outside right now than you might think. Our Ike Bendavid shows you where.
To help get students outside into nature’s classroom, Vermont Fish and Wildlife has partnered with schools in every corner of the state to help kids learn what’s in their backyards.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife is asking for the public to help in a project to monitor flying squirrels. Ike Bendavid spoke with the department’s Alyssa Bennett about the effort.
The state will start stocking fewer trout in Lake Champlain. Biologists say it's a sign of a healthy population and a healthy lake. Our Ike Bendavid reports.
Vt. Fish and Wildlife has partnered with other biologists to track the migration patterns of the American woodcock. Our Ike Bendavid learned more about the project and how it will help.
Have you ever heard the expression "fish grow on trees"? It's the phrase behind work biologists are doing in Vermont streams. Our Ike Bendavid went to the Northeast Kingdom to learn more.
Is your tree stand up? Bow season is right around the corner. Our Ike Bendavid learned more about how to safely get in your tree stand and the rules you should know.
This is the time of year when there are more human and bat interactions, and the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife starts getting calls. Our Ike Bendavid reports.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife is hosting free informational fishing clinics for the public. One recently took a deeper dive into traditional Abenaki fishing techniques. Our Ike Bendavid reports.
Calling all turkey hunters -- Vermont Fish & Wildlife wants to hear from you about the 2021 season. The state has partnered with the National Wild Turkey Federation to get feedback from hunters in order to manage and learn about the turkey population.
When an animal is found injured or orphaned, the state relies on wildlife rehabilitators to bring them back to good health and return them to the wild. Ike Bendavid found out what it takes to be a wildlife rehabber.
Wood turtles are mysterious critters that call Vermont home. But research shows human interaction is contributing to their decline. Our Ike Bendavid learns what's being done to protect these turtles.
Vermont Fish & Wildlife biologists sample walleye in Lake Champlain tributaries every spring to monitor the health of the species. Our Ike Bendavid recently joined a crew on the Winooski River to learn more about the life cycle of the walleye.
Like Lake Champlain, Lake Memphremagog in the Northeast Kingdom straddles both sides of the international boundary. In the past, Vermont and Quebec have managed the lake differently for anglers, but now work is underway to create a joint management plan.
White nose syndrome has killed countless bats in the northeastern United States. But now it appears at least one species of bat has found its way around the deadly fungus. Our Ike Bendavid has more on the little brown bats' victory in this Wildlife Watch.
Do you ever walk in the woods and wonder what animals might be walking in the woods right next to you? The Intervale Center has teamed up with Vermont Fish & Wildlife for a self-guided walk.
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