Currently only hunters, anglers and trappers can serve on the board that sets wildlife policy in Vermont. A bill in the legislature would change that by requiring “more balanced viewpoints” on the board (read a NYT feature on the bill here). Hunters object, saying the current system works fine so why change it? But if that is true, why does Vermont identify more than 1000 species in need of conservation attention in its state wildlilfe action plan?
A Proposed VT Bill Would Add Nonhunters to the Fish and Wildlife Board
Apr 9, 2024 | State Wildlife Commissions, State Wildlife Management