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
- §44. Proposed Revisions to Furbearer Species Rule (11.30.2023) in response to LCAR objections
- §44.LCAR Proposed Furbearer Species Rule (11.13.2023) - annotated (filed with LCAR on 11.13.2023)
- §44.Proposed Furbearer Species Rule -revised (presented to the FW Board on 11.1.23) - annotated-
(The language highlighted in yellow is responsive to the LCAR 10.6.23 memo and the language in green are changes recommended in response to the LCAR 10.26.203 memo.)
- §44. LCAR Proposed Furbearing Species Rule-2023 (8.24.2023) - annotated
- LCAR Responsive Summary for Act 159 - trapping (Department's responses to public questions/comments received during the comment period)
- LCAR Responsive Summary for Act 165 - coyote hunting (Department's responses to public questions/comments received during the comment period)
- 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
Newly Adopted Rules
Fishing
Hunting and Trapping
- 2023 Antlerless Harvest and Youth/Novice Season Recommendation.(presented to FW Board on 4.26.2023)
- 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