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Float Fishing

Vermont Fish Hatcheries

Trail Maintenance
Falconry
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Float Fishing
Getting to the best fishing hole on any river can be extremely difficult from shore. One way to get to just about anywhere on the river is by float fishing. Miniature inflatable pontoon boats give anglers the flexibility to fish on the move or stop at areas that might hold the big ones. Host Lawrence Pyne joins Bob Shannon of the Fly Rod Shop in Stowe, Vt., as he pumps up the pontoons for a guided float trip on the Lamoille River in search of trout.

Related Information:
Bob Shannon The Fly Rod Shop P.O. Box 960 Stowe, VT 05672 802-253-7346 800-535-9763 www.flyrodshop.com

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Vermont Fish Hatcheries
It's probably the last thing most anglers think of as they drift their bait in a tumbling stream or troll their lures through a deep, clear lake. But a big reason why trout fishermen in Vermont are so successful is because of the state's fish hatcheries.

Vermont operates five fish culture stations, and collectively they play a critical roll in both restoring and maintaining the wonderful trout fishing found throughout the state. We visit the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station in Grand Isle for a look at some beautiful trout and salmon destined for Vermont's rivers and streams. Then we accompany members of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife as they stock the Winooski River with the help of some schoolchildren.

Related Information & Links:
Ed Weed Fish Culture Station, Grand Isle 802-372-3171 Bald Hill Fish Culture Station, Newark 802-467-3660 Bennington Fish Culture Station, Bennington 802-447-2844	Roxbury Fish Culture Station, Roxbury 802-485-7568 Salisbury Fish Culture Station, Salisbury 802-352-4371 Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife

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Trail Maintenance
Over the years miles of trail systems have been developed In Vermont, giving us access to some of our state's most beautiful forests and spectacular views. Keeping these trails clear and useable is a huge task.

The Northeast Kingdom Conservation Service Corps, or "Kingdom Corps" for short, gives young people ages 12 to 15 a chance to work on environmental projects that help improve communities. The program is run by the NorthWoods Stewardship Center in East Charleston. We spend a day with a group of teens from the Kingdom Corps who dedicate their summers to creating and maintaining trails ... and a whole lot more.

Related Links:

NorthWoods Stewardship Center

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Falconry
Falconry has been called the "sport of kings" for centuries and still attracts a worldwide audience. While not as traditionally popular here as in Europe, falconry does have a devoted following in the United States.

At the British School of Falconry at the Equinox, a resort in Manchester Village, Vt., visitors can take an introductory falconry lesson that puts them face-to-face with a Harris Hawk. Host Marianne Eaton visits the school for a lesson and accompanies falconers on a hunt for game birds in Tinmouth.

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