The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is the state agency responsible for wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, habitat management, information & education in Vermont.
The primary duties of the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife is:
- To manage and protect wildlife in Vermont
- To manage wildlife habitat
- To educate the public on wildlife and safe hunting practices
- Set hunting and fishing seasons and creel limits
- Issuing hunting and fishing licenses
- Set hunting & fishing regulations in Vermont
- Conduct tests for wildlife disease
- Animal Reintroduction