Public hearings will be held August 24 and 25 by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board on proposed changes to the turkey hunting regulation and the regulation on reporting requirements for hunters who take big game during hunting seasons.

The turkey hunting regulation proposal amends the shot size restriction to allow smaller shot, deletes unnecessary definitions, defines youth and novice hunters, and establishes a novice turkey hunting season concurrent with and similar to the youth turkey hunting weekend.

The big game reporting regulation proposal allows the Commissioner to authorize hunters to report turkey and deer electronically, by telephone or any other method. It also allows the Commissioner to allow electronic reporting of moose and bear in an emergency.

The proposed regulations are on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife website at this link: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/about-us/fish-and-wildlife-board/board-rules

Public comments will be taken during the online hearings and over the phone but can also be provided by sending them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by September 2.

August 24, Turkey and Reporting Rule Virtual Public Hearing

Start time: 6:30 p.m.

Meeting ID: 862 2360 4609

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86223604609

Dial in Phone Number: 929-436-2866

August 25, Turkey and Reporting Rule Virtual Public Hearing

Start Time: 6:30 p.m.

Meeting ID: 879 2805 7824

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87928057824

Dial in Phone Number: 929-436-2866

Montpelier Alive’s Art Walk, supported by Northfield Savings Bank, will return to the Capital City on Friday, August 7, from 3 to 7pm. Art Walk provides a fun and casual way to experience art, meet local artists, and explore downtown Montpelier shops, restaurants and galleries. Participants can pick up an Art Walk guidebook and begin their walk at any of the presenting venues.

“Montpelier is bursting with art and creativity and Montpelier Alive’s Art Walk, sponsored by Northfield Savings Bank is the perfect way to enjoy it”, said Dan Groberg, Executive Director of Montpelier Alive. “While our August Art Walk will be smaller than usual, we are excited to have a mild ‘return to normalcy’ and for the opportunity to get out in our community and enjoy art together, safely.”

This month’s Art Walk will feature nine artists and venues, including two of which can be enjoyed from outdoors: adorable pet portraits by Bernadette Hood will be displayed in the office windows of Northfield Savings Bank, with cookies available through the drive-thru during business hours; and the windows of 45 State Street (at the corner of State and Elm Streets) will feature large portraits of locals taken by photographer John Snell.

Montpelier Art Walk is presented by Montpelier Alive and organized by a committee of volunteers who plan these events six times a year. Local artists and venues are always welcome to participate. For more information, visit montpelieralive.org/artwalk.