About Hunting in Vermont
It is abound with wildlife, there are a lot to view from Moose all the way to Christmas birds and even frogs! There are even Hawks, Geese, Song birds as well as Missisquoi! Be sure to check the season to stay up to date on the most exciting opportunities for this time of year. Blend in as well as practice patience! What is required can greatly play off, when the wildlife decides to show up and make for stunning photography and real world interaction with gorgeous scenery!
Big Game: Deer, Black Bear, Moose
Small Game: Rabbit, Hare, Squirrel
Birds: Turkey, Crow, Upland Game birds, Waterfowl
Vermont Hunting Season Dates 2021
In general the overall dates are for Turkey which is April 24- 25. The Black Bear season starts September 1- November 12, The Deer Season starting with Archery is for October 1- December 15! Don’t miss these species , and for more details refer to the bottom website at this page!
| Season | Dates | Zones |
| Archery | Oct 1-Dec 15, 2021 | Statewide |
| Novice Weekend | Oct 23-24, 2021 | Statewide |
| Muzzleloader (antlerless) | Oct 28-31,2021 | Statewide |
| Dec 4-12, 2021 | Statewide | |
| November Rifle | Nov 13- Nov 28 | Statewide |
Vermont Hunting License
To purchase a license go to : https://www.vtfwdsales.com/online/cid_entry.php Antlerless Permit available in June.
There are lotteries in Vermont, To apply for a license , present a copy of
- 1. Previous years license
- 2. A copy of a hunter education card To purchase an archery license you have to complete
- 3. Bow hunter education, and it is valid for a year.
| License | Resident | Nonresident |
| Hunting | $28.00 | $102.00 |
| Combo Hunt/Fish | $47.00 | $143.00 |
| Archery Deer (license required.) | $23.00 | $38.00 |
| Archery deer only (license not required.) | N/A | $75.00 |
| Turkey | $23.00 | $38.00 |
| Muzzleloader Deer | $23.00 | $40.00 |
| Lotteries | Dates |
| Antlerless Deer Muzzleloader Lottery | Oct 29- Nov 1, 2020 or during December muzzleloader deer season Dec 5-13, 2020 |
| Lifetime License Lottery | Deadline is December 15th |
| Moose Lottery | The results are in! Season starts Oct 1- 7 archery or Oct 17- 22 regular season. |
Vermont Hunting News
There is gorgeous scenery abound in this state! There are also lots of ways to get involved by hunt, fish , conserve or watching wildlife up close and personal. So make sure not to skip out on this opportunity, go ahead and get out there, there are ways to get involved and if rather try to contact the wildlife department, that’s not a problem. All questions and ways to participate are welcomed as VT is extremely friendly and versatile.
Links to Official Sites:
Buy license in Vermont: https://www.vtfwdsales.com/online/cid_entry.php
Vermont State Regulation site: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt/hunting-and-trapping-seasons
Link to State PDF: http://www.eregulations.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/21VTHD-VLR.pdf