Vermont

Vermont Fish & WildlifeOfficial Agency Site ↗

Disclaimer: Season dates are gathered on a best-effort basis and may contain errors or be outdated. Always verify dates, bag limits, and regulations directly with Vermont Fish & Wildlife before hunting.

Deer

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - October Antlerless by Permit

Upcoming

219d

October 29 — November 1, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Regular Firearm

Upcoming

235d

November 14 — November 29, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming

191d

October 1 — December 15, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Expanded Archery

Upcoming

175d

September 15 — September 30, 2026

Zone: Designated areas

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader - December

Upcoming

251d

November 30 — December 13, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Youth Weekend and Novice Weekend

Upcoming

228d

November 7 — November 8, 2026

Turkey

Wild Turkey

Youth & Novice Weekend

Upcoming

32d

April 25 — April 26, 2026

Wild Turkey

Fall Shotgun or Archery

Upcoming

214d

October 24 — November 8, 2026

Zone: WMUs F, K, N

Wild Turkey

Fall Shotgun or Archery

Upcoming

214d

October 24 — November 1, 2026

Zone: WMUs B, D, G, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, Q

Wild Turkey

Fall Archery

Upcoming

191d

October 1 — November 13, 2026

Zone: Statewide

Wild Turkey

Spring Season

Upcoming

38d

May 1 — May 31, 2026

Bear

Black Bear

Dogs by Permit - Resident

Upcoming

161d

September 1 — November 22, 2026

Black Bear

Dogs by Permit - Nonresident

Upcoming

175d

September 15 — November 22, 2026

Black Bear

Early Season

Upcoming

161d

September 1 — November 13, 2026

Black Bear

Late Season

Upcoming

235d

November 14 — November 22, 2026

Moose

Archery

Upcoming

191d

October 1 — October 7

Moose

Regular Season

Upcoming

208d

October 18 — October 23

Waterfowl

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, Canada Geese, Brant

Firearm

Closed

—

Snow Goose

Firearm

Closed

—

Waterfowl

Youth Weekend

Closed

—

Grouse

Ruffed Grouse

Firearm

Upcoming

186d

September 26 — December 31, 2026

Rabbit

Hare & Rabbit

Firearm

Upcoming

186d

September 26, 2026 — March 14, 2027

Zone: All WMUs except D, E

Hare & Rabbit

Firearm

Open

OPEN

September 27, 2025 — March 31, 2026

Zone: WMUs D, E

Hare & Rabbit

Firearm

Closed

—

September 27, 2025 — March 8, 2026

Zone: All WMUs except D, E

Hare & Rabbit

Firearm

Upcoming

186d

September 26, 2026 — March 31, 2027

Zone: WMUs D, E

Furbearer

Beaver

Trapping

Open

OPEN

October 25, 2025 — March 31, 2026

Beaver

Trapping

Upcoming

214d

October 24, 2026 — March 31, 2027

Bobcat

Hunting

Closed

—

January 10 — February 7, 2026

Bobcat

Trapping

Upcoming

252d

December 1 — December 16, 2026

Fisher

Trapping

Upcoming

252d

December 1 — December 31, 2026

Mink, Skunk, Red & Gray Fox, Raccoon, Coyote, Opossum, Weasel

Trapping

Upcoming

214d

October 24 — December 31, 2026

Muskrat

Trapping

Upcoming

214d

October 24, 2026 — March 31, 2027

Muskrat

Trapping

Open

OPEN

October 25, 2025 — March 31, 2026

Muskrat

Hunting

Open

OPEN

March 20 — April 19, 2026

Otter

Trapping

Open

OPEN

October 25, 2025 — March 31, 2026

Otter

Trapping

Upcoming

214d

October 24, 2026 — March 31, 2027

Raccoon

Hunting

Upcoming

200d

October 10 — December 31, 2026

Red & Gray Fox

Hunting

Upcoming

214d

October 24, 2026 — February 14, 2027

Red & Gray Fox

Hunting

Closed

—

October 2, 2025 — February 8, 2026

Small Game

Gray Squirrel

Firearm

Upcoming

161d

September 1 — December 31, 2026

Migratory Birds

Woodcock

Firearm

Closed

—

Coyote

Hunting with Dogs

Open

OPEN

December 15, 2025 — March 31, 2026

Coyote

Hunting without Dogs

Closed

—

Other

Crow

Firearm

Open

OPEN

January 16 — April 10, 2026

Crow

Firearm

Upcoming

150d

August 21 — December 18, 2026