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| April 12, 2014 -- March 31, 2015
50 weeks of fishing -- 15 species -- $25,000 cash prizes Fish on any legal, public body of water within the U.S. boundaries of the Lake Champlain Basin. Sign Up Now |
Purchase a 2015 Vermont License to Win a Fishing Kayak or Shotgun
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TWO CHANCES TO WIN! The first drawing for a L.L. Bean� Manatee Deluxe Angler's Kayak package, with paddle and cover, donated by LL Bean, Freeport, ME will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015. The second drawing for a shotgun will occur at the Yankee Sportsman's Classic Show in January 2016. All license holders who purchase a 2015 Vermont hunting, fishing, or combo license from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife website, before the day of the drawing will be entered for that prize. More information
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Vermont's Ice Fishing Opportunities
| Lake Champlain Vermont's premier fishing destination, Lake Champlain, offers many ice fishing opportunities. Quality fishing for many species is easy to find on this 120-mile long lake, including landlocked salmon, lake trout, northern pike, yellow perch, white perch, walleye, and crappie. Learn more |
Ice Fishing Safety
| Safety should always be of concern when you head out ice fishing. Early season ice is particularly dangerous, so be careful as you head out fishing this winter. Learn what safe ice thickness is.
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Chuck Ross: Mitigating Agricultural Impacts on Lake Champlain
| MONTPELIER, VT -- With the recent series of meetings by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Lake Champlain total maximum daily load there has been much discussion about the agricultural water quality efforts on-going in the state. As the Secretary of Agriculture, I am responsible for ensuring that agricultural nonpoint source rules are enforced. I know that the success of our farms depends on a commitment to environmental stewardship and I want to take a moment to explain our regulatory and enforcement programs and to outline our current strategy to focus on the northern Lake Champlain watersheds (Lake Carmi, Missisquoi Bay and St. Albans Bay). Read article |
Conservation Law Foundation Appeals State Decision in an Effort to Stem Manure Runoff into the Missisquoi
| The state's Environmental Court will decide whether Vermont should require farmers to adopt new water quality controls to reduce manure runoff in the Missisquoi Bay watershed.
The Conservation Law Foundation on Tuesday appealed a decision by the secretary of the Agency of Agriculture. Chuck Ross, the secretary, chose not to require that farms use best management practices to prevent manure from flowing into waterways in a decision last month. Earlier this year, CLF petitioned the state to enforce the new federal regulations.
Chris Kilian, CLF's Vermont director, said farmers need to do their part to help clean up the lake. Read article
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Lake Champlain Plan - Needs More Teeth
| Lauren Hierl - Montpelier, VT - Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of talk related to Lake Champlain cleanup. The problem is, it falls short of what we need for a healthy lake. ANR announced a clean water initiative with two modest (at best) new funding proposals, the Agency of Agriculture issued an anti-clean water decision relative to farms, and EPA held more public hearings. So, what's really new on Lake Champlain? Not enough. We know there are challenging times for new budget initiatives as the state faces another looming budget shortfall. However, from drinking water to recreation to commercial interests, it's time to wake up to the fact that cleaning up Lake Champlain is not optional - it is our legal obligation and it is good for the state. Read article
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Court Rules Against Environmentalists Seeking EPA Regs for Lead Bullets
| A federal appeals court has ruled against environmentalists who are trying to force the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate spent lead bullets and lead shot used in hunting and shooting sports.
In a decision favorable to gun enthusiasts, the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently determined that environmental groups have suggested no way in which EPA could regulate spent lead bullets and shot without also regulating cartridges and shells.
The Toxic Substances Control Act exempts cartridges and shells from regulation.
"Given that bullets and shot can become spent only if they are first contained in a cartridge or shell and then fired from a weapon," the environmental groups "have identified no way in which EPA could regulate spent bullets and shot without also regulating cartridges and shells," precisely what the law prohibits, said the decision by appeals judge David Tatel, a nominee of President Bill Clinton. Read article |
Vermont Rivers Recognized as "Wild and Scenic Rivers"
| Washington, DC - In a rare stroke of bi-partisanship the U.S. Senate today passed the most significant piece of legislation to protect new Wild and Scenic Rivers in over five years. With the Senate passing legislation identical to a bill passed by the U.S House last week Congress can agree on something-river protections are good public policy when supported by local communities and businesses. Vermont's Missisquoi and Trout Rivers are included in the legislation. Read article |
Vermont EPSCoR Native American and First Generation Student Scholarship program
| To apply for a VT EPSCoR CWDD Student Scholarship, an applicant must be either: 1. A Vermont resident and United States citizen 2. A graduating senior at a Vermont high school planning to attend a Vermont college during the next academic year, OR a current undergraduate enrolled in a degree program at a Vermont college or university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above 3. Enrolling or enrolled in a STEM major in college 4. Of Native American ancestry OR a first generation college student Application deadline: April 1st. More informationPhone: 802.654.3272 |
The Pollution of Lake Champlain
| CHAMPLAIN VALLEY, VT -- Ever wonder how we wound up with toxic bacterial outbreaks in the waters of Lake Champlain and other lakes in the watershed -- here is a short video history: |
Ice-Fishing: Pro Tips & Techniques
| As ever-colder weather approaches here in the Northeast, many anglers turn their attention to fishing the region's frozen ponds and lakes for trout, pike, bass, perch, sunfish, carp and pickerel. If you've never ice-fished before, it can be a lot of fun. However, there's a lot to learn. Take some tipes from Capt. Paul Tawczynski of Fishing the Berkshires guide service.
During a recent trip, he explained the basics of ice fishing and a few of the tricks he uses to improve his success. Read article |
Study: Waterfowl Populations Plummet - Several Causes
| A study conducted by the Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute and the Finnish Museum of Natural History shows that many species of birds are faring worse than ever. The clearest cause for the species depletion is water pollution in the birds' aquatic habitats. Read article |
Ice fishing can make the cold days of winter go by fast!
| Article from our partners at The Fly Rod Shop, Stowe, Vermont. "Many anglers hang up their rods and hangout indoors during the cold, dark months of winter counting the days until they can get back out there. I feel pity for these anglers, as the winter months in Vermont have so much to offer. Fishing on the rivers is one of them. This doesn't sound appealing to many anglers. It may have to do with the fact that you're standing in the middle of the river pursuing fish that can be tricky to catch even when the conditions are ideal. There is, however, a slightly more appealing way to fish in the winter, instead of standing in the water why not stand on it? That's right, Ice Fishing. Ice fishing can make the cold days of winter go by fast, and by April some anglers are already looking forward to the next December when ponds start to freeze over...." Continue reading. |
The 2015 Vermont Fish & Wildlife Calendar is Available
| The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and Vermont Life Magazine are announcing the release of the colorful 2015 Fish & Wildlife Department calendar.
This year's edition of the calendar maintains the popular large format and includes inset images, matching the format of Vermont Life's other popular calendars. Read more |
LCI Welcomes New Business Members
| Leunig's Bistro, located on Church Street in Burlington, has signed on as out newest Sustaining Business Member. Their support will help enable us to keep advocating for the clean Lake Champlain their guests enjoy during their time in Burlington. Stop in for lunch or dinner and be sure to thank Bob for supporting a swimmable, drinkable, fishable Lake Champlain!
Leunig's website
We would also like to welcome Vermont Soap Organics and White & Burke to the LCI Member Family. Thank you so much for your support of a healthy Lake Champlain!
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2013-2014 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Extend Through March 31, 2015
| NEW YORK -- The current (2013-14) freshwater fishing regulations will extend through March 31, 2015, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens recently announced. New freshwater fishing regulations will take effect April 1, 2015 and a new regulation guide will be available from all license sale vendors at that time. Read more |
Register Your Boat
| Whether you are new to boating or have years of experience on the water, it is a good idea to complete a boat safety course in order to earn your Vermont boat license or boating safety card before applying for your Vermont boat registration. Your registration dollars, along with safe use of our state waterways, help to play a role in protecting our natural resources. Learn more |
Take A Kid Ice Fishing
| Denver, CO -- Winter Adventures for Kids. Ideas on how to get kids out ice fishing this winter. Watch video |
Find LCI at these upcoming tradeshows
| 23rd Yankee Sportsmans Classic Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Jct., VT January 16-18, 2015 Learn moreRockingham Fishing and Hunting Expo Rockingham Park, Salem, NHJanuary 10 & 11, 2015Learn more |
Fishing Tournaments
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Event Name: 6th Annual Ice Fishing Derby Organization: Whitingham Fireman's Association Date: Jan 17, 2015 Time: Waterbody: Lake Sadawga Check-in Location: Lake Sadawga Access Area Town: WHITINGHAM Fish: Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch
Contact Name: Stanley Janovsky, Jr. Address: PO Box 198, Jacksonville, VT, 05342 Phone: (802) 368-2466 (day) / (802) 368-7184 (evening) Email: [email protected]Event Name: NCWP Ice Fishing Tournament Organization: NCCC Welding Program Date: Jan 24, 2015 - Jan 25, 2015 Time: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day Waterbody: Lake Memphremagog, Crystal Lake, Willoughby Lake Check-in Location: South Bay Access Area (Lake Memphremagog) Town: Fish: Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch
Contact Name: Ben Wells Address: 698 Bonin Road, Newport Ctr, VT, 05857 Phone: (860) 917-4119 (day) / (802) 744-2424 (evening) Email: [email protected]Event Name: Down Home Derby Organization: BENSON FISH & GAME CLUB Date: Jan 31, 2015 Time: 12:00 midnight to 6:30 PM Waterbody: all Vermont waters and Lake Champlain Check-in Location: Benson Town Office (Stage Road, Benson) Town: Fish: Bluegill, Bowfin and/or Gar, Brook Trout, Brown_Bullhead, Brown Trout, Burbot, Carp, Catfish, Chain Pickerel, Crappie, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow Trout, Sheepshead, Smallmouth Bass, Smelt, Steelhead, Sucker, Walleye, White Perch, Yellow Perch
Contact Name: THOMAS BARTHOLOMEW Address: 593 HOWARD HILL ROAD, BENSON, VT, 05743 Phone: (802) 537-2468 (day) / (802) 537-2468 (evening) Email: [email protected]For Complete List of Vermont Fishing Tournaments Visit:
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World Water Day Celebration and Contest
| Celebrate World Water Day with the Champlain Basin Education Initiative! Thursday, March 19, 2015 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Main St. Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, VT 4:30 Light Refreshments & Viewing of Student Work 5:00 Guest Speaker: Rachael Miller Learn more |
Vermont Hunting & Fishing Season Schedule
| Jan. 31: Vermont Free Fishing Day
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Adirondack/Lake Champlain Fishing and Hunting Hotline
| NYS DEC Region 5 -- For hunting & fishing information and news for northeastern New York State. Click Hotline |
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