FIFTH ANNUAL DEAD CREEK WILDLIFE DAY IS SET FOR OCT. 7

WATERBURY, VT - Anyone who enjoys wildlife should plan on being in Addison, Vermont on Saturday, October 7, for the fifth annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day.

Activities at Dead Creek Wildlife Day are especially for people who enjoy hunting, fishing, birdwatching, or learning about Vermont's diverse wildlife. The location is Vermont Fish & Wildlife's Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Route 17, about one mile west of Route 22A.

The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. under two large tents at the Dead Creek WMA headquarters with wildlife-related exhibits, kids' crafts, and building bluebird boxes.

Main events run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and include field trips, illustrated talks, a live owl presentation, hunting dog training, fishing and hunting tips, and much more.

All day long, there is the added bonus of seeing hundreds of snow and Canada geese overhead as they head south for the winter.

"We also are having a special event to pay tribute to Senator Jeffords and his work to conserve Vermont's fish and wildlife resources," said Dave Sausville, Dead Creek WMA manager.

All events are free and a free shuttle bus will provide regular access to nearby field events throughout the day.

The festival is hosted by Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Inc., Otter Creek Audubon Society, Addison County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and Addison County Chamber of Commerce.