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
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
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
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.
VT Wildlife Mgmt Units
Vermont Wildlife Management Units and Waterfowl Hunting Units. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.
Includes 2 Sublayers
- Waterfowl Hunting Zones
- VT Wildlife Mgmt Units
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
Big Game Reporting Stations for Vermont, use this layer to find your nearest location.
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