Sharing a Vermont Tradition Across Generations

Hunting has been part of our culture since long before Vermont officially became a state. Across our woods, fields, lakes and rivers, generations of Vermonters have hunted deer, moose, turkey, duck and more. For many families, hunting and fishing remains a way to spend time together, pass down knowledge and enjoy nature.

Every year, before the opening weekend of dear season, towns across Vermont host youth and novice hunting breakfasts. These events give first-time hunters the chance to learn hunting and gun safety, and to try their hand at a new skill. This October, the Bernie Buzz caught up with the organizers and attendees of the Randloph Fish and Game Club, which recently renewed the youth hunters breakfast tradition in their town. I hope you’ll take a moment to hear from hunters of all ages about what this tradition means to them.

CORRECTION: Robert Zaino is a Natural Community Ecologist for the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife — not the Randolph Fish & Game Club, as displayed in the video. The Bernie Buzz team apologizes for the error.