The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board considers, amends, and votes on rules that govern management of fish and wildlife resources within the state.
Proposed Seasons and Rules
Fishing
- §141 Fish Management Baitfish 2023 Revisions (presented to FW Board on 1.18.2023)
Comments on the proposal may be emailed to ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov - Comments deadline is closed.- Two public hearings on this baitfish rule revision occurred on Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11.
Hunting and Trapping
- §44. Furbearing Species Rule - annotated
Comments on the draft rule may be emailed to ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov - Comments deadline is Friday, June 30.- View a timeline and overview of proposed changes to the trapping regulation
- View a timeline and overview of proposed changes to hunting coyotes with the aid of dogs
- Two in-person public hearings on this rule will occur on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21, as well as one virtual public hearing will occur on Thursday, June 22.
- 2023 Antlerless Harvest and Youth/Novice Season Recommendation.(presented to FW Board on 4.26.2023)
Comments on the proposal may be emailed to ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov - Comments deadline is closed.- Two public hearings to solicit input on deer and this proposal occurred on Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 17.
Newly Adopted Rules
Fishing
Hunting and Trapping
- 2023 Moose Season Recommendation (presented to the FW Board on 2.15.2023)
- 2023 Migratory Game Bird Seasons Proposal Preview (presented to the FW Board on 2.15.2023)
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