Waterbury-Stowe Fish and Game Club Foundation Inc.

10/23/2026

🏠🎯 Raise the Roof & Pull!

The Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club is where neighbors take hunter education, new shooters break their first clay, and Scouts, the American Legion, Rotary and the Senior Center all meet. Now we need your help to keep it that way.

Two projects, one goal: $55,000 by December 31

🏠 A new clubhouse roof: The roof is about 40 years old, leaks again and again, and costs about $50,000 to replace. It protects every program that meets under it.

🎯 A new trap machine: A dependable machine with voice-activated release means fewer canceled sessions, solo practice, and regular public hours, including Tuesday afternoons. We’ve applied for a Friends of NRA grant toward it, and your gift keeps the project moving whatever the grant outcome.

✅ 100% of your gift reaches the Foundation, because Zeffy charges us no fees. Their tip request at checkout is optional and can be set to $0.

✅ The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

✅ Any funds beyond project costs support the Foundation’s other charitable and educational programs.

👉 Give now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/raise-the-roof-and-pull-clubhouse-roof-and-trap-field-campaign

✉️ Or mail a check payable to WSF&GC Foundation to PO Box 3464, Stowe, VT 05676

Every gift, large or small, helps keep this place open for the next generation of safe, responsible shooters and hunters. Please share! 🙏

08/25/2026

Definitely something to consider with the bear population growth in Vermont.

Is It Time to Retire the Bear Hang for Good?

For years, backpackers hung their food to keep hungry bruins at bay. But with trails getting more crowded—and bears wising up to our tricks—many experts say it's time to ditch the bear hang once and for all. Read more at the link in comments.

08/16/2026

The Beavers of Shutesville Hill: Nature’s Wetland Engineers

If you see a pond where there wasn’t one before, a freshly gnawed tree along a stream, or a pile of branches disappearing beneath the water, you may have encountered one of Shutesville Hill’s hardest-working residents: the North American beaver.

Beavers are much more than animals that build dams. They are ecosystem engineers, changing the landscape in ways that create habitat for an extraordinary number of other species. And here in the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor, their work is especially important.

The Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor is a critical connection between the Green Mountains and the Worcester Range, allowing wildlife to move through a landscape that includes forests, streams, wetlands and other habitats. Recent conservation work on a 227-acre property in the corridor identified about five acres of wetlands, including an active beaver-influenced pond and wetland complex.

A beaver doesn’t just build a pond—it builds an ecosystem

When a beaver dams a stream, the resulting pond slows the movement of water across the landscape. Over time, sediment settles, plants grow, and a complex wetland develops.

Those wetlands can provide food, shelter and breeding habitat for birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects and mammals. They also provide important benefits to the larger landscape by storing water, reducing rapid runoff and helping maintain moisture during dry periods. Vermont Fish & Wildlife notes that beaver-created wetlands can provide valuable wildlife habitat, improve flood resiliency and water quality, and help mitigate drought impacts.

And the benefits don't stop at the edge of the pond.

A beaver wetland can become a gathering place for wildlife. Deer may come to drink. Birds find insects and nesting habitat. Mink may hunt along the shoreline. Fish can use the deeper water. And predators—including bobcats—may follow the food trail.

In fact, a story from the Shutesville Hill corridor describes a winter scene where a beaver became food for a bobcat, while coyotes, a raven and a mink also visited the same wetland. One beaver, in a very natural way, was connected to an entire web of life.

Creating habitat one tree at a time

Beavers are remarkably well adapted to their job. Their powerful teeth allow them to cut trees and shrubs for food and construction. Their dams can transform a flowing stream into a series of ponds and wetlands, creating habitat that simply would not exist in the same form without them.

That doesn't mean every beaver dam is compatible with human infrastructure. Roads, culverts and private property can sometimes be affected by rising water. Vermont Fish & Wildlife works with landowners and communities on ways to reduce conflicts while retaining the valuable wetlands beavers create.

The goal is not necessarily to choose between beavers and people. It is to understand the landscape well enough to find ways for both to coexist.

Why beavers matter to Shutesville

The Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor is about more than bears, moose and bobcats crossing Route 100. It is an intricate network of forests, streams, wetlands and smaller habitats that together make the landscape function.

The corridor has been identified as one of Vermont's top-priority wildlife corridors, and conservation efforts are helping protect the connections wildlife need to move between the Green Mountains and Worcester Range.

Beavers are part of that story.

Their ponds create wetlands. Their wetlands support other wildlife. Their dams influence how water moves through the forest. And those wetlands become another piece of the habitat mosaic that makes Shutesville such an important place for wildlife.

So the next time you see a gnawed tree or hear the unmistakable slap of a beaver tail on a quiet Vermont pond, remember: you're looking at a wildlife habitat project in progress.

No blueprint. No bulldozer. No construction crew. Just a beaver doing what beavers have been doing for thousands of years—building a better place for themselves and, in the process, creating a home for many others.

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The Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor is a 10,000-acre landscape in central Vermont and an important connection between the Green Mountains and Worcester Range.

08/16/2026

Excellent opportunity to learn new outdoor sports and good sportsmanship skills!

Open House Day
Saturday, August 22 from 9am to Noon
Free & Open to the Public

Have you ever wondered about the wide variety of target sports available at the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club? Or perhaps you know of someone who does?

Then you're invited to visit our Open House and find out. It's free and everyone is welcome (age 10 and older only; minors must be accompanied by an adult).

Here you’ll be able to try these activities and learn about everything our range has to offer:

• S***t
• Target Shooting - high power ri**es and 22s
• Archery
• Muzzleloaders
• Cowboy Action Shooting
• Youth Hunter Safety Ed
• Kid’s Fishing Derby
and more

Expert instruction, safety gear, fi****ms and ammo will be provided at no cost thanks to the generous support of our club members.

So visit our 2026 Open House—it’s educational and you'll have a great time too!

For more information contact Marcia Marble
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 802-888-3418
Text: 802-279-6703

07/16/2026

🌿☀️ Summer is Alive in the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor 🦌🦉🦋

Summer is one of the busiest seasons in the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor. While many of us are hiking, biking, or simply enjoying the outdoors, wildlife is hard at work raising the next generation.

White-tailed deer are guiding their spotted fawns through fields and forests. Black bears are taking advantage of the season's abundance of berries and insects. Foxes and coyotes are teaching their young to hunt, while wild turkeys, songbirds, and ruffed grouse are helping fledglings become independent. Along streams and wetlands, beavers continue their engineering projects, and turtles search for sunny places to bask.

The corridor also bursts with life in smaller ways. Monarch butterflies drift through wildflowers, native bees pollinate plants that will produce seeds for fall, and salamanders and frogs thrive in cool, shaded habitats. Every meadow, forest edge, and wetland plays an important role in supporting this rich diversity of life.

The Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor isn't just a beautiful place—it's a vital connection that allows animals to move safely between habitats, find food, raise their young, and maintain healthy populations. Protecting these natural pathways today helps ensure that future generations will continue to experience Vermont's incredible wildlife.

As you enjoy the beauty of summer, remember that we are sharing this landscape with countless wild neighbors. Keep a respectful distance from wildlife, leave no trace, and help preserve the places they call home.

Together, we can ensure that the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor remains a thriving haven for wildlife for generations to come.

Support local conservation efforts and help protect the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor for generations to come.

06/30/2026

Every bit of conservation helps in the corridor!

A key parcel of land in one of Vermont’s most important wildlife corridors has been permanently protected, according to a Vermont Land Trust press release. Siblings David, Marc, Nella and

06/21/2026

Wildlife Is Alive and Thriving in the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor

Every day—and especially in the quiet hours of dawn, dusk, and night—the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor is alive with movement. Black bears, bobcats, moose, white-tailed deer, fishers, foxes, coyotes, and countless smaller mammals travel through this remarkable landscape. Songbirds fill the forests each spring and summer, while salamanders, frogs, turtles, and pollinating insects all depend on the healthy habitats found here.

Stretching between the Green Mountains and the Worcester Range, the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor is one of Vermont's most important wildlife connections. It provides a safe passage for animals to find food, raise their young, and maintain healthy, genetically diverse populations. Without connected forests like this, wildlife becomes isolated by roads and development, making survival much more difficult.

Game cameras placed throughout the corridor continue to capture incredible images of wildlife using these natural pathways, reminding us that while we may not always see them, the forest is full of life. Every protected acre helps ensure these animals can continue to move freely for generations to come.

As summer unfolds, the corridor is buzzing with activity. Young animals are learning to forage, migratory birds are nesting, and the forests provide cool shelter and abundant food. It is a living reminder that conservation works when communities come together to protect the places wildlife needs most.

The Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor isn't just a beautiful landscape—it's a lifeline for Vermont's wildlife, and every effort to conserve it helps keep nature connected and thriving. 🌿🦌🐻🦉

06/13/2026

🌿☀️ Early Summer on Shutesville Hill: A Season of New Life 🦌🦉🐾

As the days grow longer and the forests of Shutesville Hill turn a vibrant green, early summer brings an explosion of wildlife activity throughout the corridor.

White-tailed deer fawns are taking their first tentative steps through meadows and forest edges, while black bears emerge with growing appetites, searching for berries, insects, and other food sources. Wild turkeys lead their poults through open fields, teaching them how to forage and avoid predators.

Listen closely and you'll hear the songs of returning migratory birds filling the canopy. Scarlet tanagers, wood thrushes, and warblers are busy nesting and raising young. Along streams and wetlands, frogs call into the evening air while turtles bask on sunny logs.

Shutesville Hill serves as a critical wildlife corridor, allowing animals to move safely between feeding, breeding, and sheltering habitats. These connected lands help sustain healthy wildlife populations and provide resilience as animals adapt to changing seasons and environmental conditions.

Early summer is also a wonderful time for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the corridor. Whether you're hiking, birdwatching, or simply taking a quiet walk, remember that many animals are raising their young. Keeping dogs leashed, staying on trails, and observing wildlife from a respectful distance helps protect these vulnerable species.

The conservation of Shutesville Hill ensures that future generations will continue to experience the sights and sounds of Vermont's remarkable wildlife. Every protected acre helps maintain the natural connections that animals depend upon.

Together, we can help preserve this special landscape and the wildlife that call it home.

🦋 Have you spotted any wildlife on Shutesville Hill this summer? Share your photos and observations in the comments!

To support conservation efforts in the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor, consider making a donation to the Waterbury-Stowe Fish & Game Club Foundation. Your support helps protect habitat, wildlife, and the natural heritage of our community for generations to come.

06/06/2026

Great advice!

Don't forget to check for ticks!

As milder winters have become more frequent, tick populations and their range in the eastern U.S. have steadily increased, becoming a regular although unfavorable part of recreating outdoors. But it’s no reason to avoid getting outside. Brush up on your tick ID, learn about tick prevention from resources like TickEncounter and Tickcheck.com, and know what to do if you pick up these unwanted hitchhikers and need to remove them or test for Lyme disease.

Check out and share this post for a few tick tips!

04/15/2026

Spring doesn’t just arrive on Shutesville Hill—it surges through it. As the days grow longer and the snowpack retreats, the Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor transforms into a busy, living network of movement, growth, and survival.

This corridor, nestled within the landscape of Stowe, acts like a natural highway for wildlife. In spring, that highway sees some of its heaviest traffic of the year. Animals aren’t just wandering—they’re on a mission. It’s a season of urgency, where finding food, establishing territory, and raising young all happen at once.

Along the forest floor, a quiet but remarkable migration unfolds. Salamanders and frogs emerge on warm, rainy nights, making their way to vernal pools that appear only this time of year. These small, temporary wetlands are essential nurseries, and the corridor provides safe passage between upland forests and these breeding sites. Without uninterrupted habitat, many of these journeys wouldn’t succeed.

Higher up the food chain, predators begin to follow the movement. Coyotes patrol the corridor edges, while foxes hunt in newly exposed fields. Even elusive bobcats may pass through, taking advantage of increased prey activity. Each species plays a role in maintaining balance, and the corridor ensures they can all move and interact as they need to.

Birds bring another layer of energy. Spring migrants return in waves, turning the woods into a chorus of calls and color. For many of these species, the Shutesville Hill corridor isn’t just a destination—it’s a critical rest stop. The mix of forest types offers food and shelter at just the right moment in their long journeys.

What’s easy to miss is how much timing matters. Spring is short, and wildlife depends on being able to move freely and efficiently. Corridors like Shutesville Hill reduce the risks posed by roads, development, and fragmented habitat. They give animals a fighting chance during one of the most demanding seasons of the year.

For those of us who live nearby, spring is an opportunity to witness this movement—if we slow down enough to notice. A set of fresh tracks in the mud, the sound of peepers at dusk, or a fleeting glimpse of a deer slipping through the trees are all signs of a much larger story unfolding around us.

The Shutesville Hill Wildlife Corridor is more than a protected space—it’s a seasonal lifeline. And in spring, that lifeline is in full motion.