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WORLD SPORTS & OUTDOORS Vermont’s archery deer season starts Saturday, October 6. VTF&W photo by John Hall. Vermont’s Archery Deer Season Starts Oct. 6 The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says hunters are looking forward to Vermont’s upcoming October 6 - November 2 and December 1-9 archery deer hunting season. A hunter may take up to two deer in Vermont’s two-part archery season with the purchase of two archery licenses. No more than one of the deer taken during archery season may be a legal buck. Antlerless deer hunting is allowed statewide this year during archery season. In Vermont a hunter may take up to three deer in a calendar year in any combination of seasons (Archery, Youth Weekend, November Rifle Season, December Muzzleloader). Of these, only two may be legal bucks, and only one buck may be taken in each season. A “legal buck” is a deer with at least one antler having two or more points one inch or longer. All three deer in the annual bag limit may be antlerless deer. Hunters must have a standard hunting license in order to purchase an add-on archery deer hunting license, except that nonresidents may purchase an “archery only deer license” costing $75. Licenses may be quickly and easily purchased on Fish & Wildlife’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com). Hunters planning a Vermont archery deer hunting trip should download a copy of the 2017 White-tailed Deer Harvest Report from Fish & Wildlife’s website. It has the number of deer taken in each town in last year’s deer hunting seasons. Hunters took 3,578 deer during the 2017 archery season, and the average of the last three years is 3,481. For more information and a summary of regulations, download the 2018 Deer Season Guide on Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s website. For more help, Email (fwinformation@vermont.gov) or call 802-828-1000. A lottery drawing for winners of Vermont muzzleloader season antlerless deer permits was held Sept. 26. Results are posted on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department website. Photo courtesy of VTF&W. Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permit Winners Announced Deer hunters who applied for a Vermont muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit by the August 29 deadline can now go to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com) to see if they won a permit. Fish & Wildlife announced the winners on September 26, after conducting a randomized computer drawing. Permit winners are listed in two categories: regular lottery winners and landowners. Landowners who apply for a landowner antlerless permit are prohibited by law from posting their land against hunting. “Hunters can go to our website to find out if they are recipients of a muzzleloader season antlerless permit,” said Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter. “Knowing early if they’ve won, will help them plan their hunting this fall.” “They can follow a link on our home page to go to the listing of permit winners. Those who applied online will receive an email notification.” Permit recipients will need to reprint their licenses, which have been reformatted to include their antlerless permits. Paper “post card” permits will not be sent in regular mail. A total of 27,000 December muzzleloader season antlerless permits are authorized for use in 18 of Vermont’s 21 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) which is estimated to result in 3,914 antlerless deer being taken. “The number of muzzleloader season antlerless deer permits was increased slightly this year to reduce deer populations in some parts of Vermont,” said Nick Fortin, deer project leader for the Fish & Wildlife Department. “Consecutive mild winters in 2016 and 2017 and a moderate winter in 2018 have allowed for deer population growth throughout the state.” “Harvesting antlerless deer affords Vermont hunters the chance to secure locally sourced food for their families,” Porter noted. “It also helps the department balance the deer population with the available habitat.” • • • Unallocated Antlerless Deer Permits Available The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says it has several thousand unallocated antlerless deer permits to be used in the December 1-9 muzzleloader deer season after it held its annual permit lottery on September 26. These permits can be purchased for $10 on the department’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com) on a first come, first served basis. The unallocated permits are available because not enough people applied for them in the lottery. Fourteen Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) had some permits available on September 27, but that number will decrease as permits are sold. A person who won a permit in the lottery may not purchase a second permit unless they take a deer with their first permit in the December season and then only if they have not reached their three-deer annual limit or two-deer muzzleloader season limit. STOP NEVER GIVE YOUR: •SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER •CREDIT CARD NUMBER •BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER Or any other personal information To someone you don’t know when answering an advertisement. A public service announcement presented to you by The WORLD page 28 The WORLD October 3, 2018 • • • Tree Stand Safety Tips for Hunters Tree stands get hunters out of sight and smell of wary deer, but they can also get hunters into trouble. Here are some tips from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department to help stay safe and get the most out of your tree stand hunting experience: • Choose a live, straight tree. • Buy smart. Only use stands certified by the Treestand Manufacturers Association (TMA). • Inspect them each time you use them. • Know the rules. On state lands, it is illegal to place nails or other hardware into trees or to build permanent structures. On private lands, you must have landowner permission to erect a tree stand, cut or remove trees or other plants, or to cut limbs. All stands, including ground blinds, must be marked with the owner’s name and address. • Always wear a full-body safety harness, even for climbing. Most falls occur going up and down the tree and getting in and out of the stand. • Don’t go too high. The higher you go, the vital zone on a deer decreases, while the likelihood of a serious injury increases. • Never carry firearms or bows up and down trees. Always use a haul line to raise and lower all gear. Make sure your firearm is unloaded. • Familiarize yourself with your gear before you go. The morning of opening day is a poor time to put your safety belt on for the first time. • Be careful with long-term placement. Exposure can damage straps, ropes and attachment cords. Also, the stand’s stability can be compromised over time, as the tree grows. “Hunter education instructors want you to be safe this coming season,” said Nicole Meier, information and education specialist for Fish & Wildlife. “Falls from tree stands are a major cause of death and serious injury to deer hunters, but they are preventable by always wearing a full-body harness and staying connected to the tree.” Learn more about Tree Stand Safety here: https://www.fws. gov/uploadedFiles/TreeStandSafety.pdf. RIGHT: VT Fish & Wildlife urges hunters to take the time to follow basic safety procedures to avoid falls from tree stands. VTF&W photo by John Hall.
WORLD SPORTS & OUTDOORS Cyanobacteria - a Concern for Waterfowl Hunters Waterfowl hunters who will have retrieving dogs with them during Vermont’s waterfowl hunting seasons should check waterbodies for cyanobacteria (also known as bluegreen algae) blooms before allowing their dogs in the water according to the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Cyanobacteria can produce toxins that are hazardous to dogs. Each year, there are several reports of dog deaths around the country caused by cyanobacteria. “While cooler weather may knock down existing blooms on some lakes, the same weather may stimulate blooms on other lakes,” said Angela Shambaugh, an environmental scientist with the Agency of Natural Resources. “As waterfowl season gets underway, waterfowl hunters should know to keep their dogs away from cyanobacteria blooms. Because many of them are out on the water well before daylight, they should consider checking conditions the day before.” “Don’t let pets or livestock swim in or drink from areas where the water is discolored or where you see foam, scum or mats of cyanobacteria on the water’s surface,” she added. “The Vermont Department of Health maintains an online map of cyanobacteria blooms reported around the state and on Lake Champlain. Visit their webpage to view the map and watch their video to learn how to recognize cyanobacteria.” The Health Department also has a fact sheet for veterinarians and pet owners. Vermont’s youth waterfowl hunting weekend was September 29 and 30, and the regular season for duck and goose hunting begins October 13. In-Store 4-H Fundraiser Begins Oct. 3 at TSC Stores Tractor Supply Company (TSC) stores throughout Vermont are gearing up for the Fall 4-H Paper Clover Campaign, Oct. 3-14. Shoppers are encouraged to show their support for University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H by purchasing paper clovers for $1 or more at checkout. The proceeds from the sales at each store will be used to fund 4-H leadership programs in that store’s county. Donations also may be made at checkout when purchasing items online at www.tractorsupply.com. These will be distributed based on the buyer’s shipping location. The semi-annual campaign is a partnership between the National 4-H Council and more than 1,700 TSC and Del’s Feed and Farm Supply stores in 49 states. Vermont stores can be found at the following locations: Bennington, 300 Depot St.; Montpelier, 352 River St.; Morrisville, 88 Center Rd.; Vermont 4-H’ers Place in Big E Dairy Events Eastern States Exposition, in West Springfield, Massachusetts, featured several dairy competitions for 4-H’ers from all six New England states during the first few days of its Sept. 14-30 run. All 4-H dairy exhibitors, including 30 4-H’ers from Vermont, competed in the general knowledge contest. Two Vermonters finished in the top ten in their respective age groups. Caroline Kirby, East Montpelier, took top honors in the Junior Division (12-14) and was awarded the Moon Trophy for highest individual score in that division. Calvin Seward, East Wallingford, placed fourth in the Senior Division (15 and older). Both Caroline and Calvin also competed on the state’s quiz bowl team, which finished second out of six teams. Questions covered feeds and feeding, herd health, breeding and genetics, milk quality and dairy foods, among other topics. Caroline was high overall scorer and Calvin was ninth. Other team members were Dana Seward, East Wallingford; and Chandra Stanley, Franklin. Vermont’s three-member clipping team, comprised of Adele Biasini, Morrisville; Joseph Real, Georgia; and Seth Carson, Newbury; came in first out of six teams. In this timed competition, judges awarded points for preparation, teamwork, technique, the animal’s overall end appearance and the • • • • • • Newport, 124 Commerce Way; North Clarendon, 1177 U.S. Rte. 7; St. Albans, 2636 Highgate Rd.; Shelburne, 3708 Shelburne Rd. Many local 4-H clubs participate in these campaigns, setting up displays and chatting with customers about their 4-H projects, events and volunteer opportunities. Any club that takes part in the fall campaign may enter the Paper Clover Participation Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of 75 $100 TSC gift cards to use for club activities and supplies. Gift cards will be sent to the store manager to be awarded to winning clubs. The Spring 4-H Paper Clover Campaign raised $3,033 for 4-H in Vermont. Ninety percent of that total stayed in the state while 10 percent went to National 4-H to support its programming. For information about the campaign, visit www.tractorsupply.com/4-H. To learn more about Vermont 4-H, call the State 4-H Office at (800) 571-0668. team’s ability to explain the steps they took and why they choose to fit their animal as they did. The grilled cheese competition featured two separate contests. For the traditional grilled cheese category, teams prepared their entry using only use bread, butter and their choice of cheese. Entries in the specialty sandwich category were required to include the same three ingredients with no restriction on additional ingredients, provided that the end product contained at least 60 percent cheese. Although teams could enter both contests, the Vermont team chose to compete just in the latter category, placing second overall. Team members were Katherine Howard, East Thetford; Mairen Poirier, Wells River; and Ron Senecal, Bradford. For both contests, each team had to prepare three sandwiches for judging with entries evaluated on taste, creativity and presentation. The judges also awarded points for proper food handling and food safety as well as how well the 4-H’ers worked as a team, including their ability to answer questions during preparation and tasting. For more information about the University of Vermont Extension 4-H dairy program, contact Wendy Sorrell at (800) 571-0668 or wendy.sorrell@ uvm.edu. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Provides Support to Combat Bat-Killing Fungal Disease The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is providing much needed support in the fight against the bat-killing fungal disease whitenose syndrome (WNS) through an additional $1 million in grants to 39 states and the District of Columbia. WNS has killed millions of North American bats in recent years, decimating many populations and putting several species at additional risk of extinction. Bats are crucial to our nation’s farmers and foresters, helping control pest insects such as beetles and locusts, and significantly reducing the amount of toxic pesticides that would otherwise be needed. Studies estimate bats save farmers at least $3.7 billion per year in lost crop revenue and pesticide savings. Funds will help states support a national strategy for the disease, which includes increasing bat survival rates, preventing further spread and preparing for the potential arrival of the disease in new areas. This year’s grants bring the total funding to states for WNS response over the last eight years to $8 million. This financial support is part of a Service-led, cooperative, international effort involving more than 100 state, federal, tribal, academic and non-profit partners. For example, last year the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries used funds to search for bats hibernating in rock rubble because Maine has only a handful of caves and mines where bats hibernate. This year they plan to expand the search to wells after talking with their counterparts to the northeast Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich Barre 622-0730 DRIVE UP B-M Road-Berlin 622-0250 on Prince Edward Island, where bats commonly hibernate in wells. Several other states across the country will also look for bats in places other than caves and mines where the impacts of the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome have not been thoroughly documented. First discovered in New York in the winter of 2006-2007, the WNS fungus has now spread to at least 36 states and seven Canadian provinces and infects nine of the top 10 agricultural producing states. Funds may be used to support activities addressing WNS including response planning, population monitoring, sample collection for disease surveillance, containment, and outreach and support of research, such as experimental treatment research funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Bats for the Future Fund. Additional information about WNS is available at www.whitenosesyndrome.org/. You can also learn more about WNS by following the Service’s WNS Facebook, Twitter and Flickr pages. DRIVE UP Montpelier 223-0928 DRIVE UP October 3, 2018 The WORLD page 29
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