Vermont

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Disclaimer: Season dates are gathered on a best-effort basis and may contain errors or be outdated. Always verify dates, bag limits, and regulations directly with Vermont Fish & Wildlife before hunting.

Deer

White-tailed Deer

Firearm

Upcoming

164d

November 14 — November 29, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Youth Weekend

Upcoming

157d

November 7 — November 8, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

148d

October 29 — November 1, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Muzzleloader

Upcoming

180d

November 30 — December 13, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Upcoming

120d

October 1 — December 15, 2026

White-tailed Deer

Expanded Archery

Upcoming

104d

September 15 — September 30, 2026

Zone: designated areas

Turkey

Wild Turkey

Youth & Novice Weekend

Closed

—

April 25 — April 26, 2026

Wild Turkey

Firearm

Upcoming

143d

October 24 — November 8, 2026

Zone: WMUs F, K, N

Wild Turkey

Spring Season

Closed

—

May 1 — May 31, 2026

Wild Turkey

Fall Archery

Upcoming

120d

October 1 — November 13, 2026

Zone: Statewide

Wild Turkey

Firearm

Upcoming

143d

October 24 — November 1, 2026

Zone: WMUs B, D, G, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, Q

Bear

Black Bear

Firearm

Upcoming

104d

September 15 — November 22, 2026

Black Bear

Firearm

Upcoming

90d

September 1 — November 22, 2026

Black Bear

Late Season

Upcoming

164d

November 14 — November 22, 2026

Black Bear

Early Season

Upcoming

90d

September 1 — November 13, 2026

Moose

Archery

Upcoming

120d

October 1 — October 7

Moose

Firearm

Upcoming

137d

October 18 — October 23

Grouse

Ruffed Grouse

Firearm

Upcoming

115d

September 26 — December 31, 2026

Rabbit

Hare & Rabbit

Firearm

Upcoming

115d

September 26, 2026 — March 31, 2027

Zone: WMUs D, E

Hare & Rabbit

Firearm

Upcoming

115d

September 26, 2026 — March 14, 2027

Zone: All WMUs except D, E

Squirrel

Gray Squirrel

Firearm

Upcoming

90d

September 1 — December 31, 2026

Furbearer

Beaver

Trapping

Upcoming

143d

October 24, 2026 — March 31, 2027

Bobcat

Trapping

Upcoming

181d

December 1 — December 16, 2026

Bobcat

Hunting

Closed

—

January 10 — February 7, 2026

Fisher

Trapping

Upcoming

181d

December 1 — December 31, 2026

Mink, Skunk, Red & Gray Fox, Raccoon, Coyote, Opossum, Weasel

Trapping

Upcoming

143d

October 24 — December 31, 2026

Muskrat

Trapping

Upcoming

143d

October 24, 2026 — March 31, 2027

Muskrat

Hunting

Closed

—

March 20 — April 19, 2026

Otter

Trapping

Upcoming

143d

October 24, 2026 — March 31, 2027

Raccoon

Hunting

Upcoming

129d

October 10 — December 31, 2026

Red & Gray Fox

Hunting

Upcoming

143d

October 24, 2026 — February 14, 2027

Coyote

Hunting

Closed

—

Coyote

Hunting with Dogs

Closed

—

December 15, 2025 — March 31, 2026

Other

Crow

Firearm

Closed

—

January 16 — April 10, 2026

Crow

Firearm

Upcoming

79d

August 21 — December 18, 2026