Hunting

As of May 28, 2021:

The gates at the Nulhegan Basin Division of the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge will be opened for the season. Please be advised, road maintenance will be occurring throughout the summer months.  Logging and government trucks have the right-of-way at all times, so please do not block any roadways while visiting or parking.  Please drive with caution.

Thank you to all of the hunters who provided a tooth from their deer in 2020. Click the link below to learn the age of your deer.

Check the age of your deer

Check out these educational oppportunities to expand your knowledge of hunting, trapping, fishing, and outdoor recreating or for more information about pertinent topics in Fish & Wildlife.

Waterfowl hunters will find some surprisingly good hunting in Vermont. The best waterfowling occurs in the Champlain Valley, where numerous public wetlands and private farmland provide excellent hunting for ducks and geese.

Vermont boasts the best wild turkey hunting in New England. Considered "Big Game" under Vermont law, you will easily understand why after hunting them. 

Thanks for volunteering. As a Hunter Education Instructor you are contributing to the future of hunting and trapping in Vermont. Use the links below to set up your classes, find training and teaching aids, as well as s pecial offers from retailers.

Safe, accessible and environmentally responsible shooting ranges are essential to hunter skill development and the safe use of firearms.

Here is a map of shooting ranges in Vermont, including information on the types of firearms allowed and shooting sports available.

Vermont hunters who take deer, bear or turkeys must report them within 48 hours by bringing them to a reporting station or by using one of our online reporting options.

The weekend prior to the opening day of the Spring Turkey Season is reserved for youth—15 years old or younger who have successfully completed a hunter education course— to hunt turkeys.

Hunting for turkeys during the youth turkey weekend is statewide.