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Vermont Outdoors People for Better RepresentationBy Mike Stannard, Fair HavenFor a few weeks, this winter, I would end my day by checkingthe Vermont Legislature’s page to see if H. 172 had madeit out of committee. On the evening of ‘crossover’, it seemedlike this piece of proposed legislation must have been tooextreme for the committee to have taken up as part of their2021 agenda and was pigeonholed.Like most Vermont outdoors people, I am not a bearhoundsmen or a trapper and do not aspire to either. I dorespect the history of trapping in Vermont and can see themerits of bear hunting. Both of them fit into our managementplan quite well, as is. More importantly, I realize that whatbefalls these two categories of the outdoors community is aharbinger of the fate of other less controversial outdoorsports, from waterfowling to bass fishing. There are multiplepieces of Fish and Wildlife-related legislation in the HouseNatural resources Committee that should be of grave concernto anyone in the outdoor community, not just bear hunters andtrappers. Bill H.172 includes language that would ban thehunting of bears with hounds, and is only one word away(bears) from the banning of hunting any game animal orwaterfowl in Vermont with dogs; a serious concern for thefuture of waterfowl, grouse, and rabbit hunting. The bill alsoincludes language to remove the bear tag from a youth huntinglicense and end trapping as we know it in Vermont. Thisis an obvious 1st stab at ending the “generational transfer” ofour hunting culture to the next generation.I was relieved that this was the final time I would need tocheck the progress of these bills, as though I were checkingmy lottery numbers, to see if we would get to keep our heritagefor another year. But, a few days later, many of us in theVermont hunting world started picking up chatter from onlinecommunities that these bills were still being discussed incommittee and that testimony was being stacked 6/1 in favorof some of the very organizations that pushed the drafting ofthe bill in the 1st place.I have watched portions of the House Natural Resourcesmeeting streams and heard testimony from a very select groupof anti-hunting and anti-trapping interests. There have beenno trappers or bear hunters as witnesses. Nor, has there beenany testimony from anyone on the F&W board or from anyonefocused on the wildlife management model used inVermont (and all of North America) or the Science behindtrapping and its guidelines. I am perplexed why there seemsto be a real front-loading of “anti” testimony (i.e. Protect OurWildlife). Even if there is a strong push amongst the majorityto get this bill to the house floor, it has long been the Vermontway to provide ample opportunity for those whose vestedThe Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says as temperatureswarm, songbirds return and the ice recedes, a shiftin fish behavior also occurs. Many fish species found in lakesand ponds throughout Vermont become more active, feedmore regularly and provide a great fishing opportunity.“While some anglers focus on the challenge of catchingtrout during early spring, there are other ways to enjoy fishingwithout having to wade through ice cold water,” said StateFisheries Biologist Bret Ladago. “Species such as bluegill,pumpkinseed, crappie, rock bass, and yellow perch are commonin many of our waters and become more active at thistime of year as they prepare for spawning. These fish can beeasily accessed from shore, making them ideal for a varietyof anglers looking to enjoy spring fishing in Vermont. Usingonly a hook, worm and bobber, you can catch fish, have funand relax.”Rig your bobber at least one to two feet above the hook.Most fish will not be right at the surface, so the deeper youcan get your bait the better. If the bobber is too far from thehook, it will be difficult to cast and may become tangled.Bait the hook with a worm, or any other tasty fish treats.If you do not want to venture to a store, bait like wormsand grubs can be found in gardens, compost piles and underlogs and rocks. Cast your bait out at least 10 feet and wait.Sit back and enjoy being surrounded by nature but keep aneye on your bobber. Once you see the bobber move, wait afew more seconds, set the hook and then reel in your catch!Try to match the size of your hook to the fish you are catching.If the hook is too small, it will be easier for a larger fishto swallow. If it’s too large, they may not be able to get it intheir mouth. Consider pinching the barb on the hook if youdo not intend to keep your catch.Agency of Transportation Takes Action to Protect theMonarch ButterflyIn recognition of Earth Day, the Vermont Agency ofTransportation (AOT) announced that it has joined the effortto protect the Monarch butterfly by enrolling highway rightof-waylands throughout the state in a voluntary nationwideconversation program. The eastern Monarch population hasdeclined by approximately 77% since 1995.“AOT’s participation in this national program exemplifiesthe commitment by the Agency and the State of Vermont toprotect wildlife and approach all transportation-related workas stewards of our beautiful Green Mountain State,” saidAOT Senior Biologist Glenn Gingras.The nationwide conservation agreement is called theNationwide Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreementwith Assurances (CCAA) for Energy and TransportationLands. AOT enrolled 42,534 acres of land into the agreement.This includes 3,403 (8%) “adopted” acres where specificconservation practices will be implemented: conservationmowing, idle lands set aside during rotational mowing, brushremoval to create open lands, native seeding, plantings tointerest lay in the balance, to get their opportunity to speaktheir position. It has become obvious that there is a strategy ineffect by the Committee Chair Rep. Amy Sheldon (billcosponsor) and Vise-Chair Rep. James McCullough (bill cosponsor)to shelter their fellow committee members and viewersof the zoom meetings (archived on youtube). Testimonyfrom an articulate and informed Vermonter just could makethem question the legitimacy of the bill.During the zoom committee meeting that followed, Rep.Kari Dolan (bill co-sponsor) added that she had cross-referencedhundreds of emails coming in against the bill, throughthe Secretary of State’s Office, and that “A share of” theemails were from out-of-staters, and that she “found thatinteresting”. I found it “interesting” that mostly anti-huntingand anti-trapping, out-of-state influenced special interestgroups were the lion’s share of a very small showing of witnessesfor legislation that would end 300 years of Vermonttradition and outdoor heritage. Like Rep. Dolan, I find theinfluence of out-of-staters on this legislation “interesting”also. I also found her pointing this out to be quite hypocritical,since no Vermont Trapper, Bear Houndsmen, Scientist or Fishand Wildlife official was given the opportunity to providetestimony in committee. I’m quite sure that if this billinvolved banning habitat fragmentation from mountain biketrail building or creating a reservation-only system for hikingpopular trailheads, we would be hearing from those with avested interest.I am calling on all hunters, fishers, and trappers to getinvolved with this legislation, as soon as possible, this session.We need to act as the biggest lobby group in Vermontand get the word out to our own Representatives, the Speakerof the House, the House Natural Resources Committee, andthe Governor that we demand better representation from witnesses,and that those with a contrarian take on this legislationshould be heard. It could be our most valued outdoor pastimethat is next on the chopping block. We must see to it that noparts of Vermont’s outdoor culture we value are stripped fromus and future generations, without so much as a chance todefend their merits.Postscript, I am a lifelong Vermonter, outdoorsman, highschool science teacher, fly fishing instructor, and father ofthree Vermont youth hunters & fishers. I hold a B.A. inEnvironmental Science and an A.A. in Environmental Studies.I am an Independent who considers myself a radical moderate.I write today, as an informed citizen with no lobbyingaffiliations.• • •It’s an Excellent Time to Use a Worm and Relax Get Outside,Have Fun and Catch Dinner• • •Species such as this pumpkinseed, as well as bluegill, crappie,rock bass, and yellow perch are common in many Vermont watersand become more active this time of year. They can be caught fromshore, making them ideal for a variety of anglers looking to enjoyspring fishing in Vermont. VTF&W photo by Jud Kratzer.“For folks who want to eat their catch, there’s nothing betterthan a fresh meal of perch, crappie or bluegill caught in ourlocal waters,” added Ladago. “They make for an excellent,healthy, locally-sourced meal for your family.”For more information, see the fishing regulations andFishing Basics on Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website (vtfishandwildlife/fish).restore habitat, and conducting pollinator habitat monitoring.Entering into this agreement provides multiple benefits toparticipants if the species is listed as endangered. The agreementprovides assurances that minimize project and otherwork delays so that daily operations and construction activitiescan continue seamlessly. Conservation measures will alsoenhance habitat for other pollinator species as well.Since 2017, the University of Chicago has partnered withmore than 45 energy and transportation organizations todevelop the first nationwide CCAA for Energy andTransportation Lands. The Monarch CCAA is a historic andtransformational voluntary agreement between the U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service (USFWS) and non-federal transportationand utility organizations to protect the Monarch Butterflyfrom extinction. In December 2020, the USFWS announcedthat listing the monarch as endangered or threatened underthe Endangered Species Act is warranted but precluded byhigher priority listing actions.After 44 Years Serving Central VermontWE ARE CLOSINGThank you for your patronageRecords must be picked up betweenApril 20 - May 7Vermont Black Bears and How toEffectively Manage ConflictsBears are exiting their winter dens, so it’s the perfect timefor Protect Our Wildlife to share their new bear report,“Vermont Black Bears and How to Effectively ManageConflict.” The report is the product of a five-month-longproject launched by an Environmental Sciences student at theUniversity of Vermont and was overseen by Protect OurWildlife. Contributors to the report also include a Stowe, VTresident with a Ph.D. in microbiology and molecular geneticswith post-doctoral research experience from Harvard MedicalSchool, as well as an ecologist, and other experts with variedbackgrounds.Jennifer Lovett, POW Board member who has a Masters inconservation biology from Antioch University, shared,“Vermont cannot hunt its way out of black bear conflicts.” The2020 bear hunt produced a record 921 bears killed, with halfbeing female. “We have an obligation to learn how to coexist,”she added. Bears are also hunted with hounds, which is one ofthe more contentious methods of hunting. The report impressesthe following on Vermonters, “Before we choose lethalmethods of bear management, we also need to consider theethics and impact to bear families. Bears form tight familyunits with the cubs staying with their mother for about a yearand a half. When we implement lethal control, this disrupts thebear’s natural lifecycle, potentially leaving a cub to grow upwithout a mother.”The report touches on a number of matters from possiblereasons why there was such a dramatic increase in bear complaintsreported to VT Fish & Wildlife in 2020 to simplethings we can each do to prevent bear conflicts from happeningin the first place. “I really hope that this report helpsVermonters learn how to be better bear neighbors,” sharedWill Spitter, the UVM environmental sciences student whobegan the bear project back in the fall of 2020. For more informationon Vermont’s bears, please visit Protect Our Wildlife’swebsite.Protect Our Wildlife Vermont is an all-volunteer, nonprofit501(c)3 wildlife advocacy organization. Our team ofvolunteers is composed of biologists, wildlife rehabilitators,educators, and other professionals who seek better protectionsfor wildlife. We collaborate with nonprofits, both local andnational, to ensure we are all working together to offer the bestoutcomes for wildlife.• • •Please contact:Louis Cassani321 N. Main St.Barre, VT 05641802-476-7932Vermont Walleye FishingSeason Opens Saturday, May 1The Vermont walleye fishing season opens on Saturday,May 1, marking the return of some of the best walleye fishingin New England.Excellent spring walleye fishing can be found in severalVermont lakes and rivers, including Lake Champlain and itstributaries – the Missisquoi, Lamoille and Winooski rivers andOtter Creek. In the Northeast Kingdom, Salem Lake andIsland Pond also have walleye populations that are on therebound thanks to stocking by the Vermont Fish and WildlifeDepartment.A trio of additional waters – Lake Carmi, ChittendenReservoir and the Connecticut River, also offer quality walleyefishing.Veteran walleye anglers use a variety of techniques, but oneof the simplest and most effective is to slowly troll a nightcrawlerharness near the bottom. Most nightcrawler harnessesinclude a rotating blade ahead of two hooks, where the wormis secured. The blade produces a fish-attracting flash andvibration. Shore-based anglers can catch walleyes on nightcrawlersor live minnows or by casting crankbaits or hard jerkbaits. Walleyes are generally more active at night, so fishingin the dark is often more effective.As a reminder to anglers, there is no open season on sauger,a close cousin to the walleye. Once abundant in southernLake Champlain, sauger still appear there rarely. If caughtwhile fishing for other fish, sauger must be immediatelyreleased.Anglers can read about current fishing regulations in the2021 Vermont Fishing Guide & Regulations available freefrom Vermont license agents. To purchase a fishing license orlearn more about fishing in Vermont, visit www.vtfishandwildlife.com.Vermonters are encouraged to get outside to enjoy fishing,provided they follow COVID-19 guidelines available from theVermont Department of Health at this link: https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/infectious-disease/2019-novelcoronavirus.April 28, 2021 The WORLD page 5
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As a photographstudent in the fitiesat the Institute of Designin Chicago, he studiedwith Harry Callahan andAaron Siskind, but it washis years as a summer internwith Roy E. Stryker, atthe Pittsburgh PhotographicLibrary that made thebiggest impression on Jim.These experiences set him on a path to becomeone of America’s legendary photographers.Jim Blair’s artistry and empathy brought anew ind o humanit to ational eographicwhich went from being a travel and culturemagazine to a journal which included socialand environmental images that revealed thesoul o the planet and its inhabitants. ow inthis late chapter of his life, Jim is contendingVermont International Film Festival and Vermont PBSAnnounce Launch of the Made Here Film FestivalThe Vermont International Film Festival[VTIFF] is pleased to announce the inaugurallaunch of the Made Here Film Festival, theonl film estival dedicated eclusivel tofilms and filmmaers rom the orthern ewngland states o Vermont, ew ampshire,aine, and assachusetts orthern ewYork; and their neighbors in Québec. TheFestival is a partnership with Vermont PBS.“We are very pleased to continue our supporto regional filmmaers in the hope that bintroducing them and their films to each other,new partnerships may emerge,” said VTIFFExecutive Director Orly Yadin. “MHFF isa natural progression from what used to bethe Vermont Filmmakers’ Showcase, whichin 2019 expanded to become the Made HereShowcase. We are also looking forward torepresenting the films at the inperson VermontInternational Film Festival in the Fall ofthis year.”The Festival will be held virtually andrun or five das rom ednesda, a through Sunday, May 9 on VTIFF’s robustonline platform on Cinesend, with a “Pay asYou Can” policy. A portion of the donationsThe Front Calls for New MembersThe Front is seeking artists of all backgroundsinterested in provoking curiosity,exchanging ideas, and promoting communityengagement with the visual arts.The Front is a cooperative gallery spacelocated in downtown Montpelier, Vermont.It includes two large street facing windows,plent o walin trafic, and is alwas busduring Montpelier Art Walks. Members donatetheir time, energ, and financial supportto keep the gallery running. We feature members’work in about six group exhibitions alternatingwith six solo shows annually. Membersalso use the gallery for events includingartist talks, performances, movie nights, andcritiques.The Front is dedicated to equity and inclusivity,and because of that we want to encourageall applicants, regardless of ability to pay;for those who are able, we are deeply gratefulfor additional contributions that help us meetexpenses.The Front is an artist-run cooperative gallery,structured as an L3C. That means memberscontribute the time, energy, and funds ittakes to run everything.Being a member of the gallery means youare a part-owner of The Front.Artists Are Invited to Submit Original Artworksfor The Upcoming Summer Exhibition: Made In VermontBryan Gallery invites all artists workingin two-dimensional art in any media formatto submit their works in the upcoming juriedMade in Vermont exhibition running June 24– September 6, 2021. The jury will be lookingfor works in which the subject showcases theingenuity and resourcefulness of Vermonters.This may include works where the workinglandscape of Vermont is the predominanttheme, and how it appears today includingVermont’s urban landscape, working farms,sugaring houses, breweries, covered bridges,woodlots; etc.To view the complete list of guidelines andHarry Callahan (left), Jim Blair (right) Chicago 1953• • •• • •• • •with a lung condition that has reduced himto 35 percent breathing capacity, and yet hecontinues to live life with eyes and heart wideopen. Listen to this powerfully moving radioshow on demand at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1278755/8313308-national-geographicphotographer-james-pease-blair-making-pictures-life-love-and-legacy.will be shared with the filmmaers. the films submitted, were selected b the judgingpanel. The Made Here Festival winnerswho will be awarded four $500 cash prizesinclude:• Vermont PBS Award for Best Documentarfilm goes to atasha aers an Un-StillLife directed b Anita Clearfield eoreLeighton, of Maine VTI Award or est iction film will beshared between Roseline Like in the Moviesdirected by Sara Bourdeau of Québecand Stay for Tea directed by Paul BronislawKmiec of Massachusetts.• James Goldstone Award for Most Promisingewcomer, sponsored b .. tetson III,goes to Yellow Cards for Equal Pay, directedby Maia Vota of Vermont.“Vermont PBS is proud to see our programMade Here and our partnership with VTIFFgrow to include the Made Here Film Festival,”said Steve Ferreira, CEO of Vermont. This new estival will allow the filmmakersfrom our community to display theirtalents to a wider audience.”Members typically:• Staff the gallery during open hours, usuallyone 3-hour shift per month• Contribute member dues to keep things running– $50 a month is standard; $60 a monthhelps us offer memberships to those paying ata lower rate. We do not consider ability to payas criteria for membership.• Show work in group shows every othermonth, and in a solo show to be scheduledin collaboration with other members. (Duringcovid, show schedules have been variableand eible, but generall alternate betweengroup and solo shows).• Attend monthly (zoom) group meetings andserve on committees to handle tasks rangingfrom hanging art to planning events to publicity.• Take part in occasional critiques, movienights, artist talks, and general camaraderieas part of a group of fun and creative people!I ou would lie to appl, please fill out theonline application, which includes an artist’sstatement, bio, and six images of your work,at https://thefrontvt.com/application/. You canreach The Front at info@thefrontvt.com, and at(802) 552-0877. Deadline is April 30.information regarding the upcoming exhibition,please visit: http://bryangallery.org/calltoartists.php. Online entry to submit artworkwent live: April 23, 2021.Deadline: To have your artwork consideredfor Made in Vermont, please submit yourwork(s) by May 16, 2021 at www.bryangallery.org/artistartistsadmin/.Bryan Memorial Gallery is at 180 MainStreet, Jeffersonville, VT., 802-644-5100.For more information, contact Stephen Gothardat 644-5100 or info@bryangallery.org,www.bryangallery.org.
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