Vermont - 2016 Season
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| Season | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | May 1 - May 31 | All WMUs open |
| Spring Youth | Apr 23 - Apr 24 | Open to any Vermont-licensed hunter age 15 or under who has completed a hunter safety course. Youth hunters must be accompanied by a VT-licensed unarmed adult over 18 years old. Youth hunters may also hunt during the regular spring season. |
| Fall A | Oct 1 - Oct 21 | Archery only All WMUs open |
| Fall B | Oct 22 - Oct 30 | Shotgun/Archery WMUs: B, D1, D2, G, H, I, J1, J2, L, M, O, P, Q |
| Fall C | Shotgun/Archery WMUs: F1, F2, K, N |
Additional Information
| Bag Limit | Season | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 bearded | |
| Spring Youth | 1 bearded | |
| Fall | 1 either sex |
| Hunting Times | Season | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1/2 hour before sunrise to noon | |
| Fall | 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset |
| Arms & Ammo | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Shot size #2-8 only | |
| Archery | Arrowhead min. 7/8" diameter with min. 2 cutting edges | |
| Rifles Handguns | Prohibited | |
| Dogs | Prohibited in the Spring season |
Click here for the Vermont hunting regulatory agency website.