The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board will hold public hearings on deer and moose management for 2024 on March 18, 20 and 21,
The hearings will include results of Vermont’s 2023 deer seasons and prospects for deer hunting next fall as well as an opportunity for people to provide their observations and opinions about the current status of the deer herd.
The hearings will also include a review of the 2023 moose hunting seasons and an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on the number of moose permits recommended for 2024.
The three in-person hearings will begin at 6:30 p.m. at these locations:
March 18 Hazen Union High School, 126 Hazen Union Dr, Hardwick, VT 05843
March 20 Brattleboro Union High School, 131 Fairground Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301
March 21 Enosburg Falls High School, 65 Dickinson Ave, Enosburg Falls, VT
Pre-recorded videos of the moose and deer presentations that will be given at these meetings will be available by going to the “Public Hearings Schedule” on Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s home page. The Fish and Wildlife Department’s 2024 Moose Season Recommendation is also available on that page.
In addition to the public hearings, anyone can leave a comment on the proposals by emailing ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov. Comments on moose must be received by March 31 and for deer by May 12.
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, experience level, sex, or gender identity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request at no cost to the student. Please include a description of the accommodation you will need. Individuals making such requests must include their contact information. Requests should be made as early as possible. For example, an interpreter must be requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact: Nick.Fortin@vermont.gov, 802-793-8777 (voice), 1-800-253-0191 (TTY).