VT Edition Interview: Wayne Laroche, Steve Wright & Ed Gallo on Dept. of Fish & Wildlife funding
Monday March 31, 2008
Jane Lindholm
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The Department of Fish and Wildlife is the
steward of Vermont's natural surroundings, charged with protecting
wildlife, fish, plants and their habitats. The primary funding source for this
work is the annual license fees paid for hunting and fishing, a system that
dates back decades to when it was the Department of Fish and Game. But hunting
and fishing are on the decline and the Department's increased workload has
benefits outside the sporting community, a situation that has called into
question how the department is funded. VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Commissioner
Wayne Laroche, former commissioner Steve Wright, and with Ed Gallo of the
Vermont Hunters Anglers and Trappers Association about funding.
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