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Vermont Deer Muzzleloader Season 2025

Muzzleloader deer hunting dates for Vermont.

Recorded dates, not hunting permission

Status assessment: 2026-10-14 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.

0 of 1 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.

Vermont Deer Muzzleloader Season

Find muzzleloader deer hunting season dates for Vermont. Plan your 2025 muzzleloader hunt with dates, zones, and equipment requirements.

1 muzzleloader season Zone not recorded 2025 Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader Deer Season Dates

1 muzzleloader season in Vermont

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Dec 1-7, 2025

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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.

Vermont Deer Muzzleloader Hunting FAQ

Common questions about muzzleloader deer hunting in Vermont

When does muzzleloader deer season start in Vermont?

Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 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.

What are the muzzleloader requirements in Vermont?

Vermont muzzleloader regulations typically specify minimum caliber, ignition type (flintlock, percussion, inline), and scope restrictions. Some states allow scopes during muzzleloader season while others require open sights. Check current regulations for specific requirements.

Do I need a special tag for muzzleloader deer hunting in Vermont?

You need a valid Vermont hunting license and applicable deer tags or permits. Some states offer muzzleloader-specific tags or have separate quotas. Check current license requirements and availability.

What other methods can I use to hunt deer in Vermont?

Besides muzzleloader, Vermont offers deer seasons for: Archery, Rifle/Firearm. Each method has different season dates and regulations.

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