Regulations help protect Vermont’s wildlife resources.
Vermont Guide to Hunting & Trapping Laws
Complete guide to Vermont's hunting and trapping regulations.
New for 2024:
Hunting coyotes with the aid of dogs
Revised trapping regulations overview
Trapping BMPs and Coyote Hunting Regulations Updates
Follow the process on developing best management practices (BPMs) for trapping and a rule related to hunting coyotes with dogs.
Migratory Game Bird Regulation Syllabus
Guide to Vermont's migratory game bird regulations, including ducks and geese.
Big Game Taken Outside of VT
Follow these rules to legally transport and possess big game in Vermont that was legally taken in another state or country.
Report a Violation - Operation Game Thief
Have you witnessed a wildlife crime? Are you aware of a poaching situation? Use Operation Game Thief to report your information.