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Vermont Hunting

Everything you need to plan your hunting trips in Vermont, from maps and regulations to season dates, game animals, quotas, and wildlife management units. Plus much more! Start your research right here.

Overview

Known For

Vermont’s known for whitetail deer, black bear, moose, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, woodcock, waterfowl, and snowshoe hare hunting. Much of the best deer hunting happens on lowland farms and agricultural lands.

Terrain

Vermont’s terrain is mostly defined by the Green Mountains that run along its western border, making the state mostly forested with conifers and hardwoods. The rest of the state is primarily agricultural land, with intermittent lakes and ponds.

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Vermont Hunting Seasons

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Season
Start Date
End Date
Bear
Sep 1, 2023 – Nov 10, 2023
Bear – Early
Sep 1, 2023
Nov 10, 2023
Bear
Nov 11, 2023 – Nov 19, 2023
Bear – Late
Nov 11, 2023
Nov 19, 2023
Deer
Oct 1, 2023 – Nov 11, 2023
Deer – Early Archery
Oct 1, 2023
Nov 11, 2023
Deer
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 22, 2023
Deer – Youth and Novice Weekend
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 22, 2023
Deer
Oct 26, 2023 – Oct 29, 2023
Deer – Muzzleloader Antlerless
If antlerless permits are available. Check website.
Oct 26, 2023
Oct 29, 2023
Duck
Oct 5, 2023 – Nov 3, 2023
Duck – Early Connecticut River
Oct 5, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Duck
Oct 7, 2023 – Oct 11, 2023
Duck – Early Lake Champlain
Oct 7, 2023
Oct 11, 2023
Goose
Sep 1, 2023 – Sep 25, 2023
Goose – Canada Goose Interior 1
Sep 1, 2023
Sep 25, 2023
Goose
Sep 1, 2023 – Sep 25, 2023
Goose – Canada Goose Champlain 1
Sep 1, 2023
Sep 25, 2023
Goose
Sep 1, 2023 – Sep 25, 2023
Goose – Canada Goose CT River 1
Sep 1, 2023
Sep 25, 2023
Goose
Oct 5, 2023 – Nov 3, 2023
Goose – Canada Goose CT River 2
Oct 5, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
Goose
Feb 27, 2024 – Mar 10, 2024
Goose – Interior Vermont Snow Goose 2
Feb 27, 2024
Mar 10, 2024
Goose
Feb 27, 2024 – Mar 10, 2024
Goose – Lake Champlain Snow Goose 2
Feb 27, 2024
Mar 10, 2024
Goose
Mar 11, 2024 – Apr 26, 2024
Goose – Interior Vermont Conservation Order
Mar 11, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Goose
Mar 11, 2024 – Apr 26, 2024
Goose – CT River Conservation Order
Applies to land, not CT River waters.
Mar 11, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Goose
Mar 11, 2024 – Apr 26, 2024
Goose – Lake Champlain Conservation Order
Mar 11, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Moose
Oct 1, 2023 – Oct 7, 2023
Moose – Archery
Oct 1, 2023
Oct 7, 2023
Moose
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 26, 2023
Moose – Regular
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 26, 2023
Rabbit
Sep 30, 2023 – Mar 10, 2024
Rabbit – Hare
WMUs D&E remain open through March 31.
Sep 30, 2023
Mar 10, 2024
Turkey Game Type
Apr 29, 2023 – Apr 30, 2023
Turkey – Youth Weekend
Apr 29, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
Turkey Game Type
May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023
Turkey – Spring
May 1, 2023
May 31, 2023
Turkey Game Type
Oct 7, 2023 – Oct 20, 2023
Turkey – Fall Archery
Statewide.
Oct 7, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
Turkey Game Type
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 29, 2023
Turkey – Fall Shotgun & Archery 1
Unit B, D, G, H, I J, L, M, O, P, and Q.
Oct 21, 2023
Oct 29, 2023
Turkey Game Type
Oct 21, 2023 – Nov 5, 2023
Turkey – Fall Shotgun & Archery 2
Unit F, K, and N.
Oct 21, 2023
Nov 5, 2023

Vermont Licenses, Permits, and Regulations

Vermont hunting licenses, permits, and regulations for resident and non-resident hunters can be purchased on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department website. Click below to view the website.

Hunting GPS Maps

Every Vermont hunter should have hunting GPS maps on hand. Vermont hunting maps are available from onX Hunt. With a paid membership you can access Satellite, Topo, or Hybrid Basemaps, over which you can view maps of wildlife management units, along with State, Forest Service, and other public and private property boundaries. You can view trails and roads, and even download maps to the Hunt App for use offline. Click below to get onX Hunt for Vermont.

Wildlife Management Units

Vermont’s wildlife management units (WMUs) were created in 1979. There are 21 different Vermont WMUs designated by letters and numbers. Each WMU has its own set of regulations and bag limits. Be sure you know which unit you’re hunting in and its rules. Click below to view Vermont’s wildlife management units in more detail through an interactive map.

Hunting Layers

VT Private Lands Preview

VT Private Lands

Over 300,000 parcels mapped by the onX team, this layer helps you know who the property owners are in Vermont. Tap any parcel to learn more info about the owner and acreage.

VT Gov Lands Preview

VT Gov Lands

onX has the most accurate maps of Gov Lands, covering over 910,000 acres in Vermont. Not all Gov Lands offer access opportunities, check regulations before recreating.

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VT Wildlife Mgmt Units Preview

VT Wildlife Mgmt Units

Vermont Wildlife Management Units and Waterfowl Hunting Units. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.

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  • Waterfowl Hunting Zones
  • VT Wildlife Mgmt Units
VT Possible Access Preview

VT Possible Access

Possible access lands in Vermont, includes timber companies and land conservation groups. Research rules on these private lands before recreating.

Big Game Reporting Stations Preview

Big Game Reporting Stations

Big Game Reporting Stations for Vermont, use this layer to find your nearest location.

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