VT Hunting Seasons & Public Land

Vermont Hunting

Vermont offers a rich hunting tradition in the Green Mountains, with white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, and wild turkey across its mixed hardwood and spruce forests.

7 Seasons3 Species

Seasons by Species

Deer

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
WMU WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNITSArcheryOct 1Nov 14
WMU WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNITSMuzzleloaderOct 30Nov 2
WMU WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNITSRifleNov 15Nov 30
WMU WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNITSMuzzleloaderDec 6Dec 14

Turkey

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
WMU WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNITSShotgunMay 1May 31
WMU WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNITSArcheryOct 4Oct 24

Bear

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
WMU WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNITSRifleSep 1Nov 23

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

Vermont Official Hunting Regulations →

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See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Vermont on our interactive hunting map.

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