Fish & Wildlife Department

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Agency of Natural Resources
1 National Life Drive, Davis 2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3702
(802) 828-1000
Office Hours: 7:45 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday
Website: www.vtfishandwildlife.com
General Information (802) 828-1000
Email: fwinformation@vermont.gov
Hunter Education (802) 828-1193
Law Enforcement (802) 828-1483
License Center (802) 828-1190
Dewey Building
National Life Drive
Montpelier, VT 05620
Commissioner’s Office (802) 828-1454
Business Office(802) 828-1000
Public Outreach (802) 828-1000
Fish Culture Stations
Bald Hill (802) 467-3660
District Fish & Wildlife Offices
Barre District Natural Resources Office
5 Perry Street, Suite 40
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-0199
(802) 476-0129 (fax)
Roxbury, VT 05669
(802) 485-7566
Essex District Natural Resources Office
111 West Street
Essex Jct, VT 05452
(802) 878-1564
(802) 879-5649 (fax)
Rutland District Natural Resources Office
271 North Main Street, Suite 215
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 786-0040
(802) 786-3870 (fax)
St. Johnsbury District Natural Resources Office
374 Emerson Falls Rd, Suite 4
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819-2099
(802) 751-0100
(802) 748-6687 (fax)
Springfield District Natural Resources Office
100 Mineral Street, Suite 302
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 289-0603
(802) 885-8890 (fax)
Dead Creek Waterfowl Management Area
Addison, VT 05491
(802) 759-2398
Education Ctr. Kehoe Conservation Camp
636 Point of Pines Road
Castleton, VT 05735
(802) 265-3301
State Game Wardens
Chief Warden: Col. Jason Batchelder 828-1483
Deputy Chief: Maj. Justin Stedman 828-1529
Northwestern District Supervisor: Lt. Carl Wedin 879-5669
Northeastern District Supervisor: Lt. Sean Fowler 751-0103
Southern District Supervisor: Lt. Jason Gravelle 289-0630
Recreational Boating Enforcement & Ed.: Sgt. Jenna Reed 279-9058
Northwestern District
Warden |
State Police Office Tel. |
Direct |
Residence |
Lt. Wedin, Carl |
Essex Office |
St. Albans |
|
Sgt Barrett, Chad |
229-9191 |
224-6324 |
Waterbury |
Spl. Whitlock, Dale |
388-4919 |
777-6269 |
E. Middlebury |
Butler, Wesley |
773-9101 |
793-2757 |
Middlebury |
Coffey, Ethan |
878-7111 |
793-3114 |
Morrisville |
Currier, Robert |
878-7111 |
498-7712 |
Colchester |
Hungerford, Josh |
524-5993 |
498-5468 |
Sheldon |
Joyal, Dana |
878-7111 |
498-5469 |
Charlotte |
Schmid, Jeremy |
878-7111 |
595-4815 |
Cambridge |
Snyder, Dustin |
524-5993 |
279-9275 |
Fairfax |
Northeastern District
Warden |
State Police Office Tel. |
Direct |
Residence |
Lt. Fowler, Sean |
St. Johnsbury Office |
|
Plainfield |
Sgt Szymanowski, Trevor |
748-3111 |
535-5058 |
Waterford |
Brown, Paul |
229-9191 |
793-5285 |
Northfield |
Circe, Dustin |
229-9191 |
793-6629 |
Montpelier |
Hazard, Randy |
334-8881 |
793-3321 |
Bloomfield |
Jackman, Cody |
748-3111 |
279-3560 |
East Haven |
Scott, Mike |
229-9191 |
279-7817 |
Washington |
Seegers, Will |
748-3111 |
498-5351 |
W. Danville |
Whipple, Jeffrey |
234-9933 |
535-5220 |
Vershire |
Southern District
Warden |
State Police Office Tel. |
Direct |
Residence |
Lt. Gravelle, Jason |
Springfield Office |
|
Hartland |
Spl. Buttle, Travis |
442-5421 |
777-6281 |
Shaftsbury |
Spl. Sterling, Robert |
773-9101 |
777-6289 |
Fair Haven |
Carey, Timothy |
773-9101 |
793-2776 |
Shrewsbury |
Isherwood, Kyle |
722-4600 |
279-8935 |
Londonderry |
Price, Kelly |
257-7101 |
380-3723 |
Brattleboro |
Sargent, Asa |
722-4600 |
793-6705 |
S. Woodstock |
Serra, Abigail |
773-9101 |
793-1270 |
Ira |
Taddei, David |
722-4600 |
498-7078 |
Townshend |
Turner, Justin |
442-5421 |
595-8754 |
Arlington |
Watkin, Richard |
722-4600 |
793-9416 |
Wilmington |
Northeast Regional Office
(413) 253-8516
Law Enforcement
(413) 253-8274
Lake Champlain Office
(802) 662-5300
(802) 234-5937
Eisenhower Fish Hatchery
(802) 483-6618
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
(802) 868-4781
Silvio Conte National Fish
and Wildlife Refuge
(802) 962-5240 x112
Forests, Parks, & Recreation(802) 828-1534
Park Reservations(888) 409-7579
Department of Environmental Conservation(802) 828-1556
Rabies Hotline1-800-472-2437 (800-4-RABIES)
USDA Wildlife Services802-223-8690
Green Mountain National Forest
Green Mountain National Forest Headquarters
PO Box 220
Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 747-6700
2538 Depot Street
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2307
(voice/TDD)
99 Ranger Road
Rochester, VT 05767-9431
(802) 767-4261
(voice/TDD)
Vt Chamber of Commerce
www.visitvt.com802-223-3343
Vt Dept. of Tourism
www.VermontVacation.com1-800-VERMONT
VT Fish & Wildlife Board
The Fish and Wildlife Board has fourteen members—one from each county. They are appointed by the governor for six year terms. The board enacts hunting, fishing and trapping regulations.
Windsor County
Tim Biebel, Chair
Windsor, VT 05089
fwboard.windsor@gmail.com
Term:
March 1, 2016 – February 28, 2022
Orange County
Michael Bancroft
West Topsham, VT 05086
fwboard.orange@gmail.com
Term:
March 1, 2019 – February 28, 2025
Washington County
Brian Bailey
Barre, VT 05641
fwboard.washington@gmail.com
Term:
March 1, 2019 – February 28, 2025
Franklin County
Jay Sweeny
St. Albans, VT 05478
fwboard.franklin@gmail.com
Term:
March 1, 2019 – February 28, 2025
Bennington County
David Fielding Jr.
Manchester Ctr., VT 05255
fwboard.bennington@gmail.com
Term:
March 1, 2016 – February 28, 2022
Rutland County
Martin Van Buren
Poultney, VT 05764
fwboard.rutland@gmail.com
Term:
January 1, 2020-February 28, 2023
Essex County
Michael W. Kolsun
Brighton, VT 05846
fwboard.essex@gmail.com
Term:
March 1, 2018 – February 29, 2024
Chittenden County
Nancy Mathews
South Burlington, VT 05403
fwboard.chittendenco@gmail.com
Term:
June 19, 2020 – February 28, 2026
Windham County
David Deane
Westminster, VT 05158
fwboard.windham@gmail.com
Term:
September 20, 2021 – February 28, 2027
Orleans County
David Robillard
North Troy, VT 05859
fwboard.orleans@gmail.com
Term:
March 1, 2017 – February 28, 2023
Caledonia County
Brad Ferland
Hardwick, VT 05843
fwboard.caledonia@gmail.com Term:
November 1, 2020 – February 28, 2026
Addison County
Wendy Butler
New Haven, VT 05472
fwboard.addison@gmail.com
Term:
March 1, 2018 – February 28, 2022
Grand Isle County
Bryan H. McCarthy
North Hero, VT 05474
fwboard.grandisle@gmail.com
Term:
March 1, 2018 – February 29, 2024
Lamoille County
Jamie Dragon
Stowe, VT 05672
fwboard.lamoille@gmail.com
Term:
September 20, 2021 – February 28,2027
Green Mountain National Forest
Hunt and Trap in the Green Mountain National Forest—It's All Yours
As hunters and trappers, it is important to know that 400,000 acres of the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) awaits you. Located in central and southern Vermont, the U. S. Forest Service manages this large tract of federal public land for multiple uses including road and trail access, commercial logging, and outdoor recreation such as hunting and trapping. The Forest Service is responsible for wildlife habitat management on national forest land, while fish and wildlife populations, including seasons and harvest limits, are managed by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. All State fish and game laws and regulations apply on National Forest lands.
Like much of the Vermont, GMNF is dominated by maturing forest best suited for species such as bear and squirrels. To help re-establish young forest, the Forest Service is implementing a variety of forest management and wildlife habitat treatments throughout the GMNF. Timber harvest is the primary and most cost-effective tool to diversify the age structure and species composition of our forest, while also addressing forest health concerns such as disease and insect prevention.
Over the past several years, GMNF has improved annually about 2500 acres of wildlife habitat. The resulting young forest is providing excellent hunting and trapping opportunities forest-wide and benefiting local economies. Deer, ruffed grouse, rabbits, woodcock and wild turkey populations are thriving and we encourage hunters and trappers to come enjoy the GMNF –“IT’S ALL YOURS”.
For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/gmfl
Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact
The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (IWVC) ensures that in participating states, nonresident violators will receive the same treatment as resident violators. IWVC member states reciprocate in the suspension or revocation of licenses and permits resulting from violation of hunting, fishing or trapping laws. If an individual’s license or permit privileges are revoked in one compact member state, they are subject to suspension or revocation in all other member states. For example, if a Vermont resident has their hunting privileges suspended in Minnesota, their privileges may also be suspended in Vermont and in all other compact states. This helps prevent habitual violators from relocating their illegal activities to other member’s states. The IWVC also has established procedures that cause a nonresident violator who fails to comply with the terms of a citation issued in a participating state to face the possibility of the suspension of their wildlife license privileges in their home state until the terms of the citation are met. The goal of the IWVC is to facilitate improved enforcement of hunting, fishing and trapping laws through the cooperation of law enforcement units in member states.