MONTPELIER, Vt. — State Game Warden Jeremy Schmid of Cambridge is Vermont's Game Warden of the Year. A game warden since 2015, Schmid was nominated by his peers and received the award in recognition of his excellent service.

 

"I want to thank Jeremy for his outstanding performance in protecting Vermont's fish and wildlife resources and serving the people of Vermont," said Vermont Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Christopher Herrick. "Warden Schmid was chosen for his integrity, professionalism and high motivation in all of his work duties, and because he has earned respect from other wardens and the public."

 

Col. Jason Batchelder, Vermont's chief game warden, said the annual announcements always fill him with great pride and that Schmid rose to the top because of his dedication and outstanding service to Vermont.

 

"Jeremy's warden work, caseload and time spent educating the public are second to none," added Batchelder. "Jeremy has the ability to sit in the weeds waiting for a poacher to return to a crime scene, to educate a person about a troublesome bear, and to bring a fair and amicable conclusion to a mistake made by an honest hunter -- all in the same day."

 

Schmid is formerly from northwest Connecticut. His warden district includes the towns of Cambridge, Underhill, Essex, Jericho, Williston, Richmond, and Bolton.