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Vermont

The Commission:

  • Name: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board
  • Regulatory or advisory: Regulatory
  • Number of voting members: 14
  • Term length: 6 years
  • How selected: Appointed by Governor
  • Senate confirmation required: Yes
  • Selection criteria per statute

“There is hereby established a Fish and Wildlife Board. The Board shall consist of 14 members, one from each county…”

The Agency:

  • Name: Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife 
  • Type: Subagency within “Agency of Natural Resources”
  • Title of Agency Director: Commissioner for Fish and Wildlife
  • Selection process: Appointed by the Agency of Natural Resources Secretary and Governor
  • Mission statement from agency website

“The conservation of fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the people of Vermont.”

Revenue for Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (FY 2025)

Other: Inter-Unit Transfers Fund (4.9%), Non game Wildlife Fund (0.8%), Species and Habitat Conservation (0.6%), Surplus Property (0.3%), Threatened and Endangered Species (0.3%), Watershed Management Fund (0.2%), Fish & Wildlife Trust Fund (0.08%), Duck Stamp Fund- 0.07%, GMCC Endowment Fund (0.01%)

Source: Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife FY2025

Updated: March 20, 2025

America’s Wildlife Values was an extensive 2018 nationwide survey led by Colorado State University of public attitudes towards wildlife. Findings were compared with a 2004 survey to identify trends. Researchers also surveyed personnel at state wildlife agencies. Reports are available for national, state and agency results. (Some state agencies did not participate.)

State Report

Agency Culture Memo

National Report