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.
Vermont hunting seasons cover 168 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Moose, Black Bear and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the Vermont wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU A | Archery | Oct 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMU A | Muzzleloader | Oct 30 — Nov 2 | — | — |
| WMU A | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 30 | — | — |
| WMU A | Muzzleloader | Dec 6 — Dec 14 | — | — |
| WMU B | Archery | Oct 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMU B | Muzzleloader | Oct 30 — Nov 2 | — | — |
+ 78 more Deer seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU A | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMU A | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| WMU B | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMU B | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| WMU C | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — |
| WMU C | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — |
+ 36 more Bear seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU A | Shotgun | May 1 — May 31 | — | — |
| WMU A | Archery | Oct 4 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| WMU B | Shotgun | May 1 — May 31 | — | — |
| WMU B | Archery | Oct 4 — Oct 24 | — | — |
| WMU C | Shotgun | May 1 — May 31 | — | — |
| WMU C | Archery | Oct 4 — Oct 24 | — | — |
+ 36 more Turkey seasons
Vermont season dates vary by species and zone. Archery seasons typically open first, followed by firearms and muzzleloader. This page lists 168 Vermont season dates—check the species tables above for exact opening and closing dates.
Vermont offers hunting for 3 species, including White-tailed Deer, Moose, Black Bear and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Vermont Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Vermont on our interactive hunting map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.