Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Wildlife Rules | Burlington News

Vermont’s Supreme Court has sided with the Department of Fish and Wildlife, upholding coyote hunting and fur-bearer trapping regulations despite a three-year legal battle. The court ruled the rules, grounded in scientific data, were properly enacted—even though lawmakers initially opposed them and wildlife groups challenged the process. The decision clears the way for Vermont’s wildlife management approach, affirming the department’s authority to set regulations based on science, closing a major legal chapter and settling the debate over legislative intent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/038b41d1f6fee1da