The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board considers, amends, and votes on rules that govern management of fish and wildlife resources within the state.
Proposed Seasons and Rules
Fishing
Hunting and Trapping
- 2024 Waterfowl Season Recommendation (presented to the FW Board on February 21, 2024)
Public comments may be emailed to ANR.fwpubliccomment@vermont.gov. Deadline for comments is March 31, 2024
- 2024 Moose Harvest Recommendation (presented to the FW Board on February 21, 2024)
Public comments may be emailed to ANR.fwpubliccomment@vermont.gov Deadline for comments on moose is March 31, 2024.
Newly Adopted Rules
Fishing
Hunting and Trapping
- 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44. Furbearing Species Rule - (adopted by Fish and Wildlife Board on 12.14.2023)
- LCAR letter to SOS - (Legislative Committee on Administrative Rule's letter to Secretary of State outlining objections to portions of 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44 Furbearer Species rule - 12.14.2023)
- LCAR letter to SOS - (Legislative Committee on Administrative Rule's letter to Secretary of State outlining objections to portions of 10 V.S.A. Appendix § 44 Furbearer Species rule - 12.14.2023)
- View a timeline and overview of the process for updating the changes to the trapping regulation
- View a timeline and overview of the process for updating the changes to hunting coyotes with the aid of dogs
See also:
- Vermont Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Laws
- Fish & Wildlife Statutes and Regulations
- Commissioner's Rules
- Fish & Wildlife Board
- Fish & Wildlife Board Members
Contact us:
General Questions/Comments: fwinformation@vermont.gov