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 2024)
Other: Interdepartmental fund (4.7%), Nongame fund (0.8%), Trust fund (0.1%), Duck stamp fund (0.1%), Habitat stamp fund (0.6%), Threatened and endangered fund (0.3%), Watershed management (0.2%), Surplus property (0.4%), All other (motorboat registration, timber sales, GMCC registration, etc.) (8.5%)
Find Your State
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.)