Agency Calendar

Here you'll find recent information from the Agency of Natural Resources, including links to: news releases, upcoming events, announcements, updates on permit applications, job listings and other frequently updated pages.

Calendar Notes  


<< May 2012 >>

  NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge
Event date:Sat. May. 19, 2012      start time: 08:00 AM  end: 06:00 PM
Contact:
Mary or Clint Gray
Email:
vtbearhound@yahoo.com
Phone:
802-467-8445
Location:
Ed Kehoe Conservation Center, 624 Point of Pines Rd, Castleton
More Information Link:
http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com\calendaritems\2012_NRA_Hunter_Education_Youth_Challenge.JPG
Description:
Youth Hunter Education Challenge is an advanced hunter education program designed to build and further develop skills taught in basic hunter education courses.

Preregistration is required by May 11, 2012

For more information about NRAs Youth Hunter Education Challenge visit nrayhec.org
 
New Item!  Public Hearing on Proposed Bear Hunting Regulation
Event date:Tue. May. 22, 2012   end date:Tue. May. 22, 2012  start time: 07:00 AM  end: 08:30 PM
Contact:
Email:
Phone:
Location:
Kehoe Conservation Camp,
More Information Link:
http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/Detail.cfm?Agency__ID=1999
Description:
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold two public hearings to discuss a proposed bear hunting regulation designed to increase bear hunting opportunities, stabilize Vermont's growing bear population and provide Fish and Wildlife Department biologists with additional data to better manage black bears in Vermont.
 
New Item!  Public Hearing on Proposed Bear Hunting Regulation
Event date:Wed. May. 23, 2012   end date:Wed. May. 23, 2012  start time: 07:00 PM  end: 08:30 PM
Contact:
Email:
Phone:
Location:
State College in Room 100
More Information Link:
http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/Detail.cfm?Agency__ID=1999
Description:
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold two public hearings to discuss a proposed bear hunting regulation designed to increase bear hunting opportunities, stabilize Vermont's growing bear population and provide Fish and Wildlife Department biologists with additional data to better manage black bears in Vermont.
 
  Becoming an Outdoor Family Weekend
Event date:Fri. Jun. 01, 2012   end date:Sun. Jun. 03, 2012     
Contact:
Lisa Muzzey
Email:
lisa.muzzey@uvm.edu
Phone:
(802) 885-8386
Location:
Stillwater State Park, Groton State Forest, Groton
More Information Link:
www.uvm.edu/extension/outdoorfamily
Description:

Come join us on June 1, 2 & 3, 2012 for our 15th year offering outdoor educational experiences for the whole family. A variety of classes are offered including wildlife, forestry, orienteering skills, hiking, wildlife photography, fitness, camping, kayaking, canoeing, firearm safety, fishing, and much.

Cost is $175.00. Registration is required

 
  TU MadDog Chapter Fly Fishing Camp
Event date:Sun. Jun. 24, 2012   end date:Thu. Jun. 28, 2012     
Contact:
Ray Daigle
Email:
vermonttroutcamp@gmail.com
Phone:
802-793-2819
Location:
Quimby Country - Averill
More Information Link:
http://www.vermonttroutcamp.com
Description:
Participants in the 5 day/4 night comprehensive program will learn and practice casting, basic fly tying, knot craft, insect identification and imitation (entomology), fish identification and behavior (ichthyology) safe wading techniques, angling ethics and coldwater conservation.

Prospective campers are encouraged to apply no later than April 15, 2012 to secure a spot for this year’s program. The cost for the 5-day camp is $425. Scholarships may be available on an “as-needed” basis.
 

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Agency News Releases - Press releases listed by Agency departments

State of Vermont Job Listings  - Vermont Department of Human Resources web site

Environmental Notice Bulletin - Information on pending permit applications. Please also see the Permit Information Summary Page which includes links to several permit information resources.

Links to various Agency programs' announcement pages

Agency News Releases - press releases listed by Agency departments

DEC Calendar page - Dept. of Environmental Conservation calendar

DEC Water Quality Division news about public meetings, public notices and draft documents, etc. Items are sorted by topic: Biomonitoring and Aquatic Studies, Hydrology, Lakes and Ponds Management and Protection, Planning, River Corridor Management, Stormwater, Wetlands, Other

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Environmental Notice Bulletin - information on pending permit applications

Editorials and Press Releases by the DEC Commissioner on the Commissioner's Office home page

Vermont Geological Survey Meetings and Events Calendar - New England geology events listing

Dept. of Fish & Wildlife news items on their calendar page

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