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Vermont Proposes Major Moose Permit Cuts Amid Tick Crisis

2/24/2026

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Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department proposes reducing moose-hunting permits from nearly 180 to 85 after reports of dead moose calves caused by winter ticks in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
Biologist Nick Fortin says climate change has extended the ticks' active season, worsening their impact on moose.
Joey Davis, a moose hunt guide in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, supports the reduced permits.
Public comments on the proposed licenses are open until March 31.

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Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department proposes reducing moose-hunting permits from nearly 180 to 85 after reports of dead moose calves caused by winter ticks in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
Biologist Nick Fortin says climate change has extended the ticks' active season, worsening their impact on moose.
Joey Davis, a moose hunt guide in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, supports the reduced permits.
Public comments on the proposed licenses are open until March 31.