Irene's floodwaters took a toll on Vermont's fish populations, and wildlife officials are assessing mortality rates and the changes to habitat.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking for the public's help in gauging the number of bat colonies remaining in Rutland County.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says it wants to make it easier for boaters and anglers to find places to launch their boats or fish from shore. To do that, it's collecting up-to-date information about areas where the public can access the water for recreation.

Governor-elect Peter Shumlin has appointed Pat Berry as the Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife. Berry has worked extensively on a host of Fish and Wildlife issues for the Vermont Natural Resources Council.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has released a preliminary Vermont Bald Eagle Recovery Plan.

Vermonters can contribute to the Nongame Wildlife Fund on their state tax forms to protect wildlife such as the loons and peregrine falcons that are not hunted in Vermont.

Lawrence Pyne and John Buck speak wityh VPR's Steve Zind about a new ten-year plan to address big game populations in Vermont.

A draft of the state's new big-game plan identifies a number of issues that need to be addressed to maintain the health of Vermont's bear, deer, moose and wild turkey populations.

VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Tom Wiggins, Jeremy Baker and George Wuerthner about the impact Vermont's fish hatcheries has on the ecosystem.

As budget pressures sweep across state government, an advocacy group is urging the public not to forget about Vermont's wildlife.