Below is the schedule of public hearings for proposed changes to Fish and Wildlife Board rules.
Public Hearings on Updates to State Fishing Regulations
The department will accept public comment on proposed updates to state fishing regulations, found here, through April 7, 2025, via email to ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov. Public hearings will be held at the following dates and locations:
Public Hearings on Updates to State Deer, Moose, Turkey, and Importation Rules
The department will accept public comment on proposed updates to turkey season, moose season, deer season, cervid carcass importation rules, and moose harvest recommendations found here, via email to ANR.FWPublicComment@vermont.gov through May 25, 2025. Public hearings will be held at the following dates and locations:
May 6, 6:30pm
Winooski Middle & High School
60 Normand St.
Winooski, Vt.
May 8, 6:30pm
Springfield High School
303 South St.
Springfield, Vt.
Public comments may be emailed to ANR.fwpubliccomment@vermont.gov.
View Procedures and Active Rulemaking Items
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. 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: fwinformation@vermont.gov or 802-828-1000 for more information.