Vt. offers moose

permits to ill youth

WATERBURY — Vermont is offering free moose-hunting permits to as many as three young people who have a life-threatening disease or illness.

The deadline to apply to the state Fish and Wildlife Department is Sept. 13.

The applicants must be sponsored by a charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status.

There is no cost to apply, but winners must buy a Vermont hunting license for the Oct. 20-25 moose season.

The winners may designate up to five support people each to accompany them on the moose hunt. One of those people may carry a firearm and act as a second shooter as long as they have a hunting license.