Vermont Deer Season 2026
Vermont deer season dates start with Sep 15-30, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Vermont's listed 2026 firearm deer season runs Nov 14-29, 2026.
Expanded Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 15, 2026 and closes Sep 30, 2026.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Oct 1, 2026 and closes Dec 15, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Vermont Fish & Wildlife.
Deer
White-tailed Deer
Expanded Archery
Sep 15-30, 2026
Expanded Archery in designated areas
Zone: designated areas
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Oct 1-Dec 15, 2026
Archery Season
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Oct 1-Dec 15, 2026
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 29-Nov 1, 2026
October Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Season by permit only
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader Antlerless - Permit Only
Oct 29-Nov 1, 2026
Oct. Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Season by permit only
White-tailed Deer
Youth Weekend and Novice Weekend
Nov 7-8, 2026
Youth Weekend and Novice Weekend
White-tailed Deer
Youth Weekend
Nov 7-8, 2026
Youth Weekend and Novice Weekend
White-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Nov 14-29, 2026
16-Day Regular Season
White-tailed Deer
Regular Season (Firearm)
Nov 14-29, 2026
16-Day Regular Season
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Nov 30-Dec 13, 2026
December Muzzleloader Season