Bear season in Vermont runs Sep 1 – Nov 23 across 21 WMUs.
| WMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU A | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU A | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU B | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU B | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU C | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU C | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU D1 | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU D1 | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU D2 | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU D2 | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU E1 | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU E1 | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU E2 | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU E2 | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU F | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU F | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU F1 | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU F1 | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU G | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU G | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU H | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU H | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU I | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
| WMU I | Late | Nov 15 — Nov 23 | — | — | — |
| WMU J1 | Early | Sep 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
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Bear season in Vermont currently runs Sep 1 to Nov 23, across 42 season rows and 21 WMUs, split by weapon (Rifle).
The best WMUs for bear in Vermont depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per WMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View WMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Vermont seasons, public land, and license.