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…”
- Visit the Board’s website
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.)
