Vermont Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Vermont, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-09 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 8 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Vermont Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Vermont including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Recorded Season Windows
All Vermont hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 5 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Oct 4 - Nov 7, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Archery season | |
| Archery | Dec 6-15, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Late archery (December) | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 14-29, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | WMU A private ordinary non-novice adult first legal buck intact-antler bolt-action centerfire with unused ordinary tag | Upcoming | Actual current2026 guide printed26–27/PDF28–29: WMU A ordinary private non-novice adult first legal buck, intact antlers with two or more points at least one inch on one antler, bolt-action centerfire rifle Nov14–29 only, unused ordinary hunting-license tag; not individual permission. Two points split between antlers insufficient; broken main beam counts regardless length but excluded here; other WMU three-inch definition not applied A, not three-point statewide rule. Printed23/PDF25 ordinary annual four-deer/one legal buck; conditional second-buck tag requires prior reported antlerless/first qualifying buck three points on one antler, and youth/novice exceptions separate, not universal one-buck cap/three-point first-buck requirement. Regular season one legal buck subject to annual cap; antlerless permit opportunity not this scope. Youth/noviceNov7–8, muzzleloaderNov30–Dec13, archery/expanded/other-unit/sex/method/conditional rights excluded, no bridge. Printed19/PDF21 no machine guns, six-cartridge autoloading magazine limit not bolt-action cap. Immediate tagging/regular in-person official reporting within 48 hours, not online option for every season; sunrise/sunset±30minutes. Current license/tag/eligibility/annual-season bag/permission/posting/reporting/transport/CWD/local/rifle/ammunition/closures/amendments need checks. Seven histories/license metadata retained/unverified. Government pages403 unread/no bypass; actual publisher table/labeled2026 PDF read,2025 creation not mistaken for stale2025 edition. Map link metadata not full boundary verification; same publication not independent-law corroboration. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 8-23, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Regular rifle season | |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 1-7, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Muzzleloader season | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | May 2-31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring season | |
Moose 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Oct 1-5, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Lottery - very limited | |
Bear 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 1 - Nov 14, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Early and regular | |
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Vermont Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
- Available Species
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- Bear
- Deer
- Moose
- Turkey
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Wildlife Agency
- Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Vermont
Only WMU A private ordinary non-novice adult first legal buck/intact antlers with two one-inch points on one antler/unused ordinary tag/bolt-action centerfire Nov14–29 reviewed. Not three points statewide: other-unit three-inch/broken-beam exceptions distinct. Annual ordinary four-deer/one buck; conditional second tag after reported antlerless/first buck≥3points on one antler and youth/novice exceptions separate, not universal one-buck cap. No Nov7–8 youth/novice or Nov30–Dec13 muzzleloader bridge/other hunts; autoloading magazine six not bolt-action cap. Immediate tag/regular in-person48hour reporting; current license/tag/bag/permission/local/CWD/amendment checks needed. Seven histories/license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
Hunting Method Legend
Vermont Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Vermont
What are the hunting season dates for Vermont?
Recorded Vermont entries cover Bear, Deer, Moose, Turkey. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Vermont?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-10-04 to 2025-11-07; 2025-12-06 to 2025-12-15; 2026-11-14 to 2026-11-29; 2025-11-08 to 2025-11-23; 2025-12-01 to 2025-12-07. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Vermont require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Vermont agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-09 UTC in Vermont?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Nov 14, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in Vermont?
Only WMU A private ordinary non-novice adult first legal buck/intact antlers with two one-inch points on one antler/unused ordinary tag/bolt-action centerfire Nov14–29 reviewed. Not three points statewide: other-unit three-inch/broken-beam exceptions distinct. Annual ordinary four-deer/one buck; conditional second tag after reported antlerless/first buck≥3points on one antler and youth/novice exceptions separate, not universal one-buck cap. No Nov7–8 youth/novice or Nov30–Dec13 muzzleloader bridge/other hunts; autoloading magazine six not bolt-action cap. Immediate tag/regular in-person48hour reporting; current license/tag/bag/permission/local/CWD/amendment checks needed. Seven histories/license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
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