Steelhead Rainbow Trout runs are happening now at Willoughby Falls
ORLEANS — One of the state’s premier wildlife watching opportunities is happening right now in Vermont. The steelhead rainbow trout have started … Keep Reading
North Country Hospital hosting “Bike Safety Rodeo” and ATV training for kids in April
NEWPORT — If you have kids, know kids or are a kid you’ll be interested to know that April is a busy … Keep Reading
NorthWoods to help landowners protect Memphremagog watershed
NEWPORT — Increasing nutrient levels, sediment, and higher water temperatures are having a large impact on aquatic ecosystems within the Memphremagog Watershed. … Keep Reading
All-time state record yellow perch caught in Greensboro
GREENSBORO — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has certified that an all-time state record yellow perch was caught in Greensboro. Vermont’s … Keep Reading
Scenes from Orleans County Vermont foliage 2015
This photo essay from foliage 2015 in Orleans County comes from local photographer Rick Desrochers. Rick is from Derby Line. He grew … Keep Reading
State tests mosquitoes for EEE and West Nile Virus
NEWPORT — Vermont has its fair share of flying insects, and mosquitoes seem to thrive here in the summer months. Mosquito surveillance, … Keep Reading
Son of a Swim kicks off open water swimming season on Memphremagog
NEWPORT — The Northeast Kingdom Open Water Swimming Association kicked off its summer season with the first round of Son of a … Keep Reading
Vermonters advised to choose native plants when landscaping to help promote wildlife
NEWPORT — Spring has finally arrived in Vermont, and gardeners and landscapers are eagerly breaking out their shovels in anticipation of the … Keep Reading
Tick season underway Health Department warns
NEWPORT — Ticks are a lot like weeds. They survive winter’s freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall and lack of sunshine. These resilient critters … Keep Reading
Vermont walleye fishing season underway
NEWPORT — With some of the best walleye fishing in New England in the Northeast Kingdom, the Vermont walleye fishing season is … Keep Reading
Vermont trout fishing season opened today
NEWPORT — Despite the late return of spring, Vermont’s traditional trout fishing season opened today, marking the start of some of the … Keep Reading
Career Center Students to hold ice fishing tournament for local charities this weekend
NEWPORT — The North Country Career Center Welding Program students are holding an ice fishing tournament from 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, January … Keep Reading
A successful year for Vermont turkey hunters
NEWPORT — According to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, wild turkey hunters had safe and successful spring and fall hunting seasons … Keep Reading
Derby native tapped for head game warden position
DERBY — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has announced that Lt. Jason Batchelder has been named the new director of fish … Keep Reading
Cyclists and skiers say goodbye sun, hello snow at potluck dinner
DERBY — The Village Bike Shop has been an icon in the community for almost 24 years. With the growing popularity of … Keep Reading
Vermonters reminded to clean bird feeders
NEWPORT — Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reminding Vermonters that it’s alright to put out those bird feeders now that Vermont’s black … Keep Reading
NCUHS Mountain Bike Club work to keep local trails maintained
DERBY — On Wednesday, members of the NCUHS Mountain Bike Club were found working after school on the Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation … Keep Reading
A successful season for Vermont moose hunters
NEWPORT — According to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, Vermont moose hunters had a successful hunting season this year. A record … Keep Reading
Youth learning to connect with the Clyde River
DERBY — The Clyde River has a long tradition of kids spending time outdoors along its reach. From paddling its swiftwater sections, … Keep Reading
Four exciting “Winter Games” planned in Newport
NEWPORT — Winter Games, the colder counterpart of Kingdom Games, has several exciting events and initiatives planned for this winter. They include: … Keep Reading
Neighborhood workshop on Lake Memphremagog spreads knowledge and blueberry bushes
NEWPORT — On a recent beautiful fall morning, neighbors on Derby Bay gathered by Lake Memphremagog to learn about the importance of … Keep Reading
Record season for Vermont tourism
NEWPORT – Great weather, targeted advertising, and more than $300,000 focused on the fall season alone, prompted a strong summer and foliage … Keep Reading
List of big game reporting stations in Orleans County
NEWPORT — Hunters who take a bear, deer, turkey, or moose during the Vermont hunting seasons must bring the animal within 48 … Keep Reading
Hunters looking forward to start of archery deer season
NEWPORT — Hunters are enthusiastic about Vermont’s upcoming October 4 – 26 and December 6 – 14 split archery deer hunting season. … Keep Reading
Three swim the 25 mile length of Lake Memphremagog
DERBY — Three marathon open water swimmers completed this year’s 25 mile, international swim between Newport, Vermont and Magog, Quebec. The swim, … Keep Reading
LIST: Big game hunting dates and reporting stations in Orleans County
NEWPORT — Early black bear hunting season starts September 1. Hunters who take a bear, deer, turkey, or moose during the Vermont … Keep Reading
Migratory bird hunting seasons announced
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board approved the 2014 migratory bird hunting season dates at its August 13 meeting in … Keep Reading
Brownington man sets record with bear taken in Orleans County
BROWNINGTON — A huge bear taken in the 2013 hunting season by Kevin Lamere of Brownington, is now the heaviest bear taken … Keep Reading
Eating wild-caught fish can be healthy for you and the environment
MONTPELIER — Fishing is a favorite summer pastime among Vermonters and visitors to the state for good reason…fish tastes great. While anglers … Keep Reading
Fish & Wildlife and Trout Unlimited work to improve habitat in the NEK
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and Trout Unlimited have partnered to improve trout habitat in the Nulhegan River watershed in Vermont’s … Keep Reading