In this episode we sit down with Nick Fortin, the Deer and Moose Management Program Lead for the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, to break down what’s going on with Vermont’s deer herd.

We dive into the 2025 deer season, take a close look at the season changes for 2026, and talk about how decisions are actually made when it comes to Vermont’s deer management. Nick walks through the data, harvest numbers, surveys, and biological information the department uses to guide regulations and herd objectives.

We also discuss the impact of doe harvest, the role habitat quality and forest management play in the health of the herd, and some of the challenges Vermont’s deer face moving forward.

The conversation also shifts to Vermont’s moose population, where we talk about current numbers, overall herd health, and the issues affecting moose across the state.

If you’re a Vermont deer hunter and want to better understand how seasons are set, what the data actually says, and where the herd stands today, this episode takes a deep dive into the science and management behind it.

We catch up with our friend Mark Rosolen and get to hear his 3 seasons worth of buck stories and more!

Greg, Adam, Connor & Izaak catch up and had some deer stories to start, we reflected on 4 years of STAGR Cast, answered some questions, and talked future. Thanks for tuning in.

Adam sits down with friends Ryan Patnaude and Bryan Preston, we go over their Vermont season, Hunting Maine for the first time, dragging bucks out, and more!

Adam and Greg catch up with special guests Kyle Lavallee, Ian McKendry, & Dawson Daigle. Hear their stories and more.

In this episode we chat with the one and only Rick Labbe. We talk buck tracking tips, Maine deer stories, setting up your life for hunting, and more!

Greg and Adam Catch up with Matt Sabean, recap his season, talk about his giant Nova Scotia buck, some laughs and more!

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Adam and Greg catch up at the STAGR Shop. Talk about the highs and lows of the season, gear, yankee classic, winter plans, plans for the podcast, and announce a contest for you podcast listeners!