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Today’s robust bear population is the result of a decades-long research and conservation efforts

Bears must be reported in-person at a regional big game reporting station. 

This list, which may be updated during hunting seasons, is available on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife website

A range safety officer will be on site to assist users

The youth hunter must have a Vermont hunting license and must be accompanied by an unarmed adult, 18 years of age or older, who also has a Vermont hunting license. 

Hunters must have a standard hunting license in order to purchase an add-on archery deer hunting license

The event will be held at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area

These permits can be purchased for $10

Hunters must register with the Harvest Information Program (HIP)

The event will be held at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Route 17, west of Route 22A.