Vermont Game Wardens Ask Public for Help Curtailing Poaching

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont State Game Wardens are appealing for help in curtailing poaching activities. They are asking for people who witness or believe they have knowledge of poaching to contact them quickly. “If you hear a shot in the night, see lights in a field or have any information about a poaching incident, please contact us right away,” said Col. Justin Stedman, Vermont’s chief game warden. If you have information about any illegal activity relating to Vermont’s wildlife, you also can anonymously call Operation Game Thief at 1-800-75ALERT (1-800-752-5378). Rewards are paid for information leading to arrests.