Vermont Turkey Hunting Season 2026
Recorded turkey windows for Vermont, including history and unverified dates.
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 Turkey Season Calendar
Find all turkey hunting season dates for Vermont including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2026.
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1 season for Vermont turkey hunting
May 2-31, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Spring season
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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 Turkey Hunting FAQ
Common questions about turkey hunting in Vermont
When is turkey season in Vermont?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-05-02 to 2026-05-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When is turkey rifle/firearms season in Vermont?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-05-02 to 2026-05-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Vermont?
Yes, you need a valid Vermont hunting license and any required turkey tags or permits. Check with the Vermont wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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