The Vermont Traditions
Coalition is a group of traditional land use organizations
from around the State that came together in 2001 as a direct
result of the Champion Lands/West Mountain land grab. VTC
demanded a seat at the table of Government and got it.
Since 2001 VTC has led the
fight to safeguard public access to state and federal lands
for hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, trapping and other
traditional recreational pursuits.
VTC is a powerful voice for our
rural economy, supporting and providing representation to the
sporting, farming, maple sugaring and forest products
industries we all depend on.
The Champion Lands debacle made
it clear that State government does not always act to protect
our traditional heritage.
Well funded Environmental
groups and some of our State Leaders who do not understand what
traditional land use means to Vermont, are taking it away
piece by piece, year by year. Our rural land use traditions
define VT’s history and culture and the extremists want us out
of the way. They want us to make a living and recreate
somewhere else. Don’t let this happen!
The local sporting goods store
is a great place to share ideas, discuss your opinion and
debate among your comrades, but it’s not the battleground.
The battleground is at the
State House, and within the pages of your local paper.
VTC works to influence
legislation, by writing letters and articles, working with the
media, attending public hearings and educating our State
Leaders.
You are the future and VTC
needs your help. Support VTC with your pledge, your time and
your voice. With your help we will become even more effective!
