Salmon Stocking Volunteers needed

It's that time of year again! Pull on some waders or boots and spend a few hours on one of your local rivers stocking Atlantic salmon fry.

The VT Fish and Wildlife Dept. is planning to stock more than a million fry (babies) in southern Vermont tributaries to the Connectict River this spring. This is an annual component of the salmon restoration program, and the Department relies on volunteers to help with much of this task.

Stocking generally involves walking several stream sections (totaling 1-3 miles. It begins about 9 a.m. and ends mid to late afternoon.

I've stocked several times over the years and it's a fantastic experience. Spend the day outside, get to know some stream sections up close and personal (find those good fishing and swimming holes!), and feel satisfied that you've done something helpful.

For more info. conact Jay McMenemy at 802.885.8829 or jay.mcmenemy@state.vt.us.

Dates and locations include:

Tue. 4/28 Wardsboro Branch, Wardsboro
Sat. 5/2 Rock River, Newfane
Tue. 5/5 Ball Mt. Brook, Jamaica
Sat. 5/9 Williams R., Chester
Mon. 5/11 West R., Londonderry
Sat. 5/16 Saxtons R., Grafton
Thu. 5/21 Black R., Ludlow

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